Support Worker - Dunfermline
| Posting date: | 13 August 2025 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £12.60 to £13.23 per hour |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 12 September 2025 |
| Location: | Dunfermline, Fife |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | Capability Scotland |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | CS1308252 |
Summary
Support Worker – Fife Housing Support & Care at Home
Dunfermline & Rosyth | 16–36 hrs/week, permanent contracts | £12.60/hr (+ £13.23/hr night premium)
Looking for a rewarding role in the charity sector that fits around your life?
Whether you’re studying, balancing family commitments, or seeking a meaningful job with flexibility, Capability Scotland could be your perfect fit.
About Capability Scotland
For over 75 years, we’ve been delivering exceptional, person-centred services that empower disabled people to live life on their terms. We work in partnership with individuals, families, and communities to create innovative solutions and make sure every voice is heard.
Our values — being kind, inclusive, open & honest, aspirational and creative— guide everything we do. Join us, and you’ll be part of a team that truly changes lives.
The Role – Support Worker
As a Support Worker, you’ll help people with complex disabilities:
Live independently in their own homes or our small, adapted residential settings.
Access the community and enjoy activities such as shopping trips, cinema visits, football matches, themed days, and more.
Receive personal care, support with mobility, medication, dressing, house work, laundry and mealtimes.
Build confidence, independence, and a sense of belonging.
What We Offer
£12.60/hr (up to £23,650 p.a. pro rata)
£13.23/hr nightshift rate
Fully funded SVQ qualification (yours for life)
Permanent contracts: 16, 19, 24, 26, 31.5, or 36 hrs/week
Rolling rotas so you always know your shifts
32 days’ holiday (increasing to 37 with service)
Free PVG checks
Pension with up to 8% employer contribution
Perks & discounts (Blue Light Card, Concerts for Carers, shopping schemes)
24/7 employee assistance programme
About You
Experience preferred but not essential — full training provided.
Drivers preferred but non-drivers welcome (outing costs covered).
Flexible, caring, and committed to person-centred support.
Key Info
Location: Dunfermline (KY12 8DP) & Rosyth (KY11 2DF)
Various shift patterns available: dayshifts (typically 7am-2.45pm), backshifts (typically 2pm-10pm), nightshifts (typically 10pm-7am), over 7 days on rolling rotas with weekend only or relief/bank positions available too, there is something for everyone!
This role does not qualify for Skilled Worker visa sponsorship.
Apply Now
Bring your compassion and energy — we’ll provide the training, support, and a workplace where you can thrive.
We are One Voice, One Charity, One Spirit, #OneCapability.
Want to be part of this? Apply now
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.
***Please note that our vacancies do not qualify for Skilled Worker Visa Sponsorship, if you require this to commit to this role long term, please do not apply. If we are in a position to offer sponsorship in the future our adverts will be updated to reflect this***
Dunfermline & Rosyth | 16–36 hrs/week, permanent contracts | £12.60/hr (+ £13.23/hr night premium)
Looking for a rewarding role in the charity sector that fits around your life?
Whether you’re studying, balancing family commitments, or seeking a meaningful job with flexibility, Capability Scotland could be your perfect fit.
About Capability Scotland
For over 75 years, we’ve been delivering exceptional, person-centred services that empower disabled people to live life on their terms. We work in partnership with individuals, families, and communities to create innovative solutions and make sure every voice is heard.
Our values — being kind, inclusive, open & honest, aspirational and creative— guide everything we do. Join us, and you’ll be part of a team that truly changes lives.
The Role – Support Worker
As a Support Worker, you’ll help people with complex disabilities:
Live independently in their own homes or our small, adapted residential settings.
Access the community and enjoy activities such as shopping trips, cinema visits, football matches, themed days, and more.
Receive personal care, support with mobility, medication, dressing, house work, laundry and mealtimes.
Build confidence, independence, and a sense of belonging.
What We Offer
£12.60/hr (up to £23,650 p.a. pro rata)
£13.23/hr nightshift rate
Fully funded SVQ qualification (yours for life)
Permanent contracts: 16, 19, 24, 26, 31.5, or 36 hrs/week
Rolling rotas so you always know your shifts
32 days’ holiday (increasing to 37 with service)
Free PVG checks
Pension with up to 8% employer contribution
Perks & discounts (Blue Light Card, Concerts for Carers, shopping schemes)
24/7 employee assistance programme
About You
Experience preferred but not essential — full training provided.
Drivers preferred but non-drivers welcome (outing costs covered).
Flexible, caring, and committed to person-centred support.
Key Info
Location: Dunfermline (KY12 8DP) & Rosyth (KY11 2DF)
Various shift patterns available: dayshifts (typically 7am-2.45pm), backshifts (typically 2pm-10pm), nightshifts (typically 10pm-7am), over 7 days on rolling rotas with weekend only or relief/bank positions available too, there is something for everyone!
This role does not qualify for Skilled Worker visa sponsorship.
Apply Now
Bring your compassion and energy — we’ll provide the training, support, and a workplace where you can thrive.
We are One Voice, One Charity, One Spirit, #OneCapability.
Want to be part of this? Apply now
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.
***Please note that our vacancies do not qualify for Skilled Worker Visa Sponsorship, if you require this to commit to this role long term, please do not apply. If we are in a position to offer sponsorship in the future our adverts will be updated to reflect this***
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Disability Confident
About Disability Confident
A Disability Confident employer will generally offer an interview to any applicant that declares they have a disability and meets the minimum criteria for the job as defined by the employer. It is important to note that in certain recruitment situations such as high-volume, seasonal and high-peak times, the employer may wish to limit the overall numbers of interviews offered to both disabled people and non-disabled people. For more details please go to Disability Confident.