Community Living Assistant

Overview

Join Capability Scotland to deliver high‑quality services for disabled people in our spacious day centre. This role supports customers with a range of disabilities, providing 1‑to‑1 and group care in a fully accessible setting that hosts craft, digital, sewing, art, baking & cooking groups, and links to the local community.

Location: 11 Harewood Road, Edinburgh, EH16 4NT (short break services at Chesser & Hailsland Park, 24/7 services in Currie). The role may require travel across Edinburgh.

Responsibilities

• Provide personal care, dressing, medication, communication and mobility support to customers.
• Assist with mealtimes and daily living activities.
• Run and support chosen interactive activities such as swimming, gym, dancing, and “music for all” groups.
• Use assistive technology to meet individual customer needs and outcomes.
• Offer additional cover for day, back‑shift, sleepovers and short‑break respite as overtime.

Requirements

• Drivers preferred but not essential; driving skills can be considered but are not mandatory.
• Experience in supporting disabled adults is desirable.
• Good communication, teamwork and flexible working attitude.
• Willingness to travel within the Edinburgh area.

Benefits

• Salary £19,708.92 per annum (£12.60 per hour)
• 32 days holiday per year, increasing to 37 with service (pro‑rata)
• Fully funded SVQ qualification (yours for life)
• Up to 8 % company‑contributed pension scheme
• Up to 3 × annual salary death in service benefit
• Free PVG checks during employment
• Cycle‑to‑work scheme, shopping discount, 24/7 employee assistance programme
• Blue Light & Concert for Carer discounts

How to Apply

Submit your CV and covering letter at the bottom of this advert. You can also call Lucy on 07841 499 729 (reference CS260226) for further information. Shortlisted candidates will be contacted within three weeks of the closing date.

General Information

Capability Scotland is committed to diversity, equality of opportunity, safeguarding and providing thorough pre‑employment checks. Job‑share applications are welcomed. A copy of our Equality and Diversity Policy is available on request. Please note that this vacancy does not qualify for Skilled Worker Visa Sponsorship.

Closing Date

30th March 2026