Community Living Assistant Visa Sponsorship Available

Location: North Lanarkshire, Scotland
Position Type: Full-Time, 37 hours per week
Visa Sponsorship: Skilled Worker Visa Sponsorship Available
Job Type: Full-Time
Pay: £12.09 – £12.35 per hour
Work Location: In person
Application Deadline: 13/09/2024
Reference ID: CS050924SVW

Job Overview:

Are you an experienced caregiver with a driving licence and your own vehicle, looking for a rewarding role in social care? Do you live in or near North Lanarkshire, or are you willing to relocate to this historic region near Glasgow? If so, we invite you to join Capability Scotland, a leading charity with a 77-year history of providing high-quality, tailored support services for disabled individuals.

We are actively recruiting for Community Living Assistants to work in Motherwell, Wishaw, Bellshill, and Shotts (ML1, ML2, ML4, ML7). This full-time position offers Skilled Worker Visa sponsorship for eligible candidates residing in the UK. You will be working directly with individuals who have complex support needs, offering them personalised care in their homes and communities.

Key Responsibilities:

• Client Support: Provide one-to-one or two-to-one care for individuals with complex needs in their homes and the community.
• Daily Assistance: Support clients with personal care, medication, communication, mealtime assistance, and daily living activities.
• Community Engagement: Facilitate attendance at appointments, social events, and recreational activities.
• Shifts: Work a mix of day shifts and back shifts, with opportunities for additional hours and sleepovers.

Essential Requirements:

• UK Care Experience: At least 1 year of experience in the UK care sector.
• English Proficiency: Strong verbal and written English skills.
• Driving Licence: A valid driving licence and access to your own vehicle.
• Visa Eligibility: Must meet the Skilled Worker Visa requirements as set by the UK government.
• Shared Values: Align with the organisation’s values of kindness, inclusivity, honesty, aspiration, and creativity.

Benefits:

• Competitive Pay: Starting salary of £24,524 FTE (£12.09 per hour) or £12.35 per hour for those qualified at SVQ3 or above.
• Fully Funded SVQ: We provide funding for your SVQ qualification, which is yours for life.
• Generous Holidays: 32 days of holiday per year, increasing to 37 days with service.
• Pension: Up to 8% company contribution pension scheme.
• Death in Service: Coverage of up to 3x annual salary.
• Discount Programs: Access to Blue Light Card, Concert for Carer discounts, and Perks at Work shopping discount scheme.
• Health & Wellbeing: Enhanced maternity leave, sick pay, and access to a 24/7 employee assistance programme.
• Free PVG Checks: Free PVG (Protecting Vulnerable Groups) checks throughout your employment.
• Flexible Rotas: Monthly rotas to help you plan your work-life balance.

How to Apply:

If you are passionate about making a difference and meet the requirements, submit your CV and cover letter through our website. For more information, please contact Siobhan at 01698 372003 using reference CS050924SVW.

The closing date for applications is 13/09/2024. Please note, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Equal Opportunities:
Capability Scotland is committed to diversity and equality and welcomes applications from individuals of all backgrounds. We are also happy to consider job-share applications.

Safeguarding:
We conduct thorough pre-employment checks to ensure the safety and wellbeing of vulnerable people.