Capability Scotland

Support Worker (Hub & Community) Perth

Perth PH2 7HQ

Key information

Pay
£13.45 - £14.12
Hours
Part-time
Contract
Permanent
Posted date
16 Jul 2026
Closing date
15 Aug 2026

About this role

Support Workers – Join Our Team!

Up to 30 hours per week, £13.45 per hour. Monday-Friday with occasional evenings & weekends (school hours available)

Benefits

32 days annual leave* / 8% pension contributions / £600 Refer a Friend and much more!

We are seeking experienced social care professionals to join our Day Centre and Community Outreach services in Perth. If you are passionate about supporting adults with complex disabilities and want to make a real difference in their lives, we would love to hear from you.

About the Role

Our Support Workers love working between the variety of settings our services have on offer. Assisting adults with complex disabilities to enjoy our purpose-built hub setting, which offers; sensory, kitchen and craft spaces with access to idyllic grounds and amazing facilities such as a hydrotherapy pool, rebound therapy an accessible gym. This includes support with medication, personal intimate care and mealtimes.

In addition to working in the day centre, you will also support our customers in the wider community through our Community Outreach services. You will enable people to live independently in their own homes and participate in community life, offering support with personal care, medication, and social activities.

We pride ourselves on being a creative and vibrant team. Whether it’s facilitating social outings such as trips to the theatre, the zoo, music shows, or even rock climbing, we are dedicated to helping our customers experience new things and reach their potential. This role is perfect for someone who is outgoing, creative, and ready to listen to and support our customers in any way needed.

Why Choose Us?

Work-Life Balance

Our roles offer an excellent work-life balance, making them ideal for those seeking part-time hours or flexible work to fit around family commitments or other responsibilities.

Typical Hours

Monday to Friday, 9:30 am – 3:30 pm, with occasional evening and weekend shifts, for customer football or theatre outings. (you’ll always receive at least 2 weeks' notice).

Employee Benefits

In addition to the rewarding nature of the work, we offer great employee benefits to our team (see below).

If you're looking for a meaningful and flexible role that allows you to make a real impact, apply today and help us create brighter futures for the people we support.

Job Title

Support Worker (Day Service) / Community Living Assistant

Capability Scotland’s benefits

A generous salary of up to £21,038.49 pa pro-rata / £13.45 per hour

A nightshift premium rate of £14.12 per hour

We offer a fully funded SVQ –a qualification which is yours for life.

Most services offer, set 2, 3, 4 and 6 weeks rolling or monthly rotas so you always know when you are working and can plan life outside of work.

32 days' holidays per year, increasing to 37 with service.

Free PVG checks throughout your employment.

£600 Refer a Friend incentive

Up to 8% company contribution pension scheme.

Up to 3 x annual salary death in service.

Perks at Work – shopping discount scheme.

Cycle to work scheme.

24/7 employee assistance programme.

Working for us means you would qualify for Blue Light & Concert for Carer discounts

*subject to contractual terms and conditions

We are One Voice, One Charity, One Spirit, #OneCapability.

Applying to Capability Scotland

Applying to join our family is easy. Click apply now and someone will contact you if you are shortlisted. Due to the high volume of applications, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Your interest and application is valued, thank you.

Closing date – 13th Aug 2026

We reserve the right to extend or close this vacancy early, therefore we would encourage you to apply without delay.

For more information on this role, you can contact our Upper Springland Admin team at usprecruitment@capability.scot or 01738 632995 using reference CS160726

We are One Voice, One Charity, One Spirit, #OneCapability.

General Information

Capability Scotland is committed to providing an inclusive workplace where all forms of difference are valued and which is free from any form of unfair or unlawful treatment. We define diversity in its broadest sense – this includes but is not limited to our diversity of educational and professional backgrounds, experience, cognitive and neurodiversity, age, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, religion or belief and ethnicity and geographical provenance. We support a culture that values meritocracy, fairness and transparency and welcomes enquiries from everyone.

A copy of Capability Scotland’s Equality and Diversity Policy is available upon request from the HR Team.

Due to the high volume of applications expected, we advise that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Thank you for your interest and for taking the time to apply to work with us.

This post is subject to membership of the Protecting Vulnerable Groups (PVG) Scheme and a satisfactory PVG Scheme Record/Update. The successful candidate will be required to undergo the appropriate Disclosure Scotland vetting checks prior to appointment.