Care Support Worker

AiM Sports, LLC; Perth; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in social care is looking for dedicated Support Practitioners to join their team in Perthshire. This rewarding role involves working closely with individuals to support their daily living needs and help them achieve their personal goals. With a strong emphasis on training and development, you will be equipped with the skills to make a real difference in the lives of those you support. The company values flexibility and work-life balance, offering a variety of shifts to suit your lifestyle. If you have a passion for helping others and want to embark on a fulfilling career in social care, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

Retention payment of £500

Discount options at high street stores

Referral bonus of £250

Training and development opportunities

Generous annual leave entitlement

Pension scheme

Employee Assistance Programme

Cycle to Work scheme

Health and Wellbeing support

Qualifications

• Good team-working skills and a positive attitude are essential.
• Ability to communicate effectively and use your own initiative.

Responsibilities

• Support individuals with daily living and help achieve their goals.
• Assist with cooking, cleaning, and community activities.

Skills

Communication Skills

Teamwork

Reliability

Flexibility

Time Management

Initiative

Patience

Education

Experience in Health and Social Care

Willingness to Learn

Job description

Looking for a rewarding career in Social Care and make a difference within your local community?

At Sense Scotland, we take immense pride in our work and are currently seeking new talent to join us in supporting individuals with their everyday lives. Our vision is to help those we support lead fulfilling and happy lives, enabling them to achieve their own ambitions.

Sense Scotland is currently recruiting Support Practitioners for our 24hr Housing Support services based in Bridge of Earn, Perthshire.

Offering full-time and part-time contracts, and where possible, flexible working hours will be considered as we encourage a healthy work-life balance.

Shifts are: Early 7.30am – 3pm, Late 2pm – 10pm and Night 10pm – 8am, and include weekends and public holidays allocated via the staff team rota to meet the needs of the service.

Whether you have experience or are just starting your career, you will receive the best possible support while you navigate your way through your first weeks and beyond. On offer is one-to-one on-the-job training; in-house classroom-style training with our experts; opportunities to expand your skills and knowledge via our e-learning packages; and there may be an opportunity to gain additional qualifications through our own SVQ centre.

Join us in making a real difference and embark on a fulfilling journey at Sense Scotland.

What your day will look like

You will be working 1:2:1 with an adult supporting them with day-to-day living and helping them achieve their ambitions and goals. No two days are the same and your role will include helping support someone with cooking, cleaning, attending appointments, managing finances, and getting involved with hobbies and interests the person may have, such as bowling, swimming, walking, shopping, and arts and crafts. There will be personal care involved and guidance/training will be provided.

This role would be great for you if you are:

1. An excellent communicator and willing to learn
2. Passionate about helping others and making a difference in someone's life
3. Reliable and trustworthy
4. Willing to support others and help them achieve their goals and ambitions
5. Happy to support personal care
6. Flexible to work over 7 days
7. Can work independently
8. Enjoy being involved in community-based activities and outdoors
9. An excellent timekeeper

About you

At Sense Scotland, what is important is that all our staff have a genuine passion to make a difference in the life of someone with additional support needs.

What you will need to succeed

1. Good team-working skills and a positive attitude are essential qualities
2. Ability to communicate effectively and use your own initiative
3. Strong work ethic and organized to support routines
4. Able to prioritize and manage workloads
5. Eager to develop
6. A genuine passion for caring for others
7. Patience and understanding

If you value the power of a smile and want to make a positive impact by helping those we support engage in activities they love, this role is for you. Whether you have experience in health and social care and seek a better work-life balance or are considering a career change to start in social care, we want to hear from you!

Working for us

We offer a rewarding role with the opportunity to develop your skills and future career in an enriching environment, some of these include:

1. Retention payment of £500 – we reward our people
2. Hundreds of discount options to use at high street stores, events, cinemas, restaurants, and more!
3. Earn £250 by referring a friend
4. Training and development – opportunities to expand your skills and knowledge via our e-learning packages and so much more
5. Generous annual leave entitlement – 24 days annual leave plus 12 Public Holidays which increases with length of service
6. Pension scheme to help you save for the future
7. Access to our Employee Assistance Programme which offers practical, impartial support on issues impacting your life
8. Cycle to Work scheme and HSF Health Plan; your health and wellbeing is important to us.

Please note that Terms and Conditions and/or qualifying criteria apply to the benefits listed above.