Job Description:

Children’s Support Worker – Residential & Lifeskills Services

Location: Stanmore House Residential, Stanmore Road, Lanark, ML11 7RR
Salary:  £24,544.90 per year, pro rata/ £13.45 per hour (+ £14.12 nightshift premium)
Job Type: Permanent
Hours: Up to 35 hrs/week – full-time, part-time, relief, weekend, and sleepover shifts available

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

Make a Difference in Young Lives

We are currently recruiting experienced Support Workers to join our residential, respite and Lifeskills services based in Lanark.

This is a rewarding opportunity to support children and young people with complex disabilities, helping them develop independence, confidence and life skills in a safe, supportive environment.

About the Role

Stanmore House Residential provides a combination of boarding (linked to Stanmore House School) and residential/respite care for children and young people across Scotland.

You’ll be supporting individuals aged 5 to 20 within a fully adapted, campus-based setting on the outskirts of Lanark.

Our service includes four bungalows supporting up to 16 young people. Support is delivered on a one-to-one and small group basis.

Daily responsibilities include:

• Personal care, dressing and medication support
• Assisting with mobility and mealtimes
• Supporting attendance at school and appointments
• Encouraging participation in recreational and social activities

Lifeskills Services

We also have opportunities within our Lifeskills team, which includes:

• Building-Based Support: Structured, on-site activities to develop independence
• Community Access: Supporting young people to attend local activities such as music, drama or sports
• Respite Support: Providing short breaks while promoting key life skills

Our Environment

Our Lanark campus offers a unique and engaging setting, including:

• Extensive green outdoor space
• Indoor swimming pool and hydrotherapy facilities
• Rebound therapy and sensory rooms
• On-site cinema and beauty salon
• Strong links with the local community

Working Pattern

You’ll work a mix of shifts including:

• Day shifts (7:30am – 3:00pm)
• Back shifts (2:30pm – 10:00pm)
• Night shifts (9:45pm – 8:45am)

Relief/bank roles are also available for additional flexibility - why not give reach out and find out if your availability meets our young people's needs?

What We’re Looking For

• Caring, patient, and reliable individuals who are dedicated to the people we support
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills
• Previous experience in care or social support is a plus but not essential
• Flexibility to work evenings, weekends, and sleepover shifts
• UK Driving licence and access to a vehicle are essential due to the logistics of the role
• Remaining vacancies are *female-only due to intimate care requirements (Schedule 9 Part 1 (1)(1)(a) Equality Act 2010)

Why Join Us

Working with Capability Scotland comes with a range of great benefits:

• Competitive pay: :  £24,544.90 pro-rata,  £13.45 per hour, plus enhanced nightshift rate of £14.12/hr
• Fully funded SVQ qualification
• Set rotas to help you plan your life outside work
• 32 days’ annual leave, rising to 37 with service – (pro-rata)
• Up to 8% employer pension contribution
• Free PVG checks & death in service benefit of up to 3 x annual salary
• Perks at Work scheme, Cycle to Work options, and 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme
• Eligibility for Blue Light & Concerts for Carers discounts
• £600 “Refer a Friend” incentive (with no cap on how many friends you refer!)

*Subject to contractual terms.

Join a team where your energy, compassion, and creativity make a real difference. We are One Voice. One Charity. One Spirit. #OneCapability.

How to apply

Hit apply now or upload your CV and covering letter (PDF or Word) via the Capability Scotland careers portal. For more information, contact [email protected]@Capability.Scot

We are currently unable to offer Skilled Worker Visa sponsorship - applicants must have the right to work in the UK.

We are committed to an inclusive and respectful workplace and welcome applications from all backgrounds – we are an Age Friendly and Disability Confident Employer .

A copy of our job description can be found here  Support Worker (Children) 

Closing date – 30th July 2026

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

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. 

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.