Support Worker – Glasgow Day Service


Company:	Capability Scotland
Salary:	£13.45
Hours:	Part-time
Location:	Glasgow, G52 4BD
Working pattern:	On-site
Job type:	Permanent
Posting date:	20 Aug 2026
Closing date:	19 Sept 2026

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Summary

Job Title: Support Worker – Day Service (Adults with Disabilities)

Location: Junction 52 – Penilee Community Centre, Glasgow, G52 4BD

Hours: Relief/Bank | Monday – Friday (between 8.45am-4pm)

Salary: £13.45 per hour

Contract: Permanent

About the Role – Support Worker

We are seeking a compassionate and motivated Support Worker to join our Day Service team in Glasgow. In this role, you will support adults with a range of disabilities and varying support needs. You will play a key part in promoting independence, wellbeing, and social inclusion within a safe, supportive, and engaging environment.

Key Responsibilities - Support Worker

Provide high-quality, person-centred support to adults with disabilities in a day service setting.

Assist individuals with daily activities, including personal care (where required), medication administration, mealtime assistance, and community outings.

Empower service users to develop life skills, confidence, and independence.

Encourage and facilitate participation in recreational, educational, and social activities.

Act as a designated Key Worker, maintaining accurate records and compiling robust risk assessments and care plans.

Work collaboratively with colleagues, families, and external healthcare professionals.

Promote safeguarding, dignity, choice, and respect at all times.

What We Offer

Competitive rate of £13.45 per hour

Fully funded SVQ qualification – yours for life

32 days’ annual leave (rising to 37 with service) pro-rata

Free PVG checks throughout employment

Up to 8% employer pension contribution

3x annual salary death in service benefit

Perks at Work – shopping & lifestyle discounts

Cycle to Work scheme

24/7 Employee Assistance Programme

Eligibility for Blue Light Card & Concerts for Carers discounts

*Subject to contractual terms.

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

How to Apply

Ready to make a difference? Applying to join our family is simple. Submit your CV and cover letter at the bottom of this advert, and if you are shortlisted, we’ll be in touch within three weeks of the closing date.

For more information, contact Helen on 0141 883 8880 quoting reference CS2008261

Inclusion at Capability Scotland

We’re proud to be an inclusive employer, celebrating diversity in all its forms — from experience and education to culture, age, disability, and identity. We’re committed to fairness, transparency, and respect in everything we do.

A copy of our Equality and Diversity Policy is available upon request from our HR Team.

Please note: this role does not qualify for Skilled Worker Visa sponsorship.

Due to expected high interest, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Thank you for taking the time to apply and for wanting to be part of Capability Scotland.

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.

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About Disability Confident

Disability Confident is a government scheme. It encourages employers to recruit and retain disabled people and those with long term health conditions.