Children's Support Worker - Glasgow

Sense Scotland; Glasgow; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 18,000; Part time

Job summary

Sense Scotland is recruiting Support Workers to join our Children’s services in Glasgow. The role covers 12–16 hours per week with shifts on weekends and weekdays, supporting children to enjoy activities and participate in creative play.

You will work as part of a dedicated team, providing compassionate care in a safe, supportive environment while following individual care plans and daily routines.

Qualifications

• Genuine passion for caring for others
• Strong team-working skills and a positive attitude
• Ability to communicate effectively and use your own initiative
• Strong work ethic and organised to support routines
• Able to prioritise and manage workloads
• Eager to develop
• Patience and understanding

Responsibilities

• Support children in daily activities and play, ensuring safety and engagement.
• Help create a caring, welcoming environment during shifts.
• Follow routines and care plans, and contribute to individual goals.
• Collaborate with a dedicated team to provide consistent care.

Job description

About us

Looking for a rewarding career in Social Care?

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. We prioritise strong values, fostering warm relationships, and creating positive experiences. We value input from all staff members, ensuring meaningful outcomes through the commitment to our core values.

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

Please note and consider before applying:

• We do NOT currently offer visa sponsorship for our vacancies and would therefore ask that you do not apply if you require sponsorship.

About the service

We are looking to recruit Support Workers offering 12 - 16 hours per week within our Children's services based in Kinning Park, Glasgow. You will be working day to day with a dedicated team to ensure the children who come into the service receive the best care and opportunity to express themselves and have fun through a variety of activities such as arts, crafts, and sensory play.

We pride ourselves on maintaining a safe and secure environment, a place where people want to visit time and time again and where children and young people with complex support needs can thrive. The people we support have complex needs such as Autism, Learning Difficulties, challenging behaviour, epilepsy, and communication/sensory needs. Our service is for school-aged children and young people where they can also develop their skills, take on new challenges, and make meaningful relationships.

Shift Pattern

Shift are allocated via a staff rota system and the service hours are;

• Saturday: 10:00am to 6:00pm
• Sunday: 10:00am to 4:00pm
• Monday: 3:30pm to 6:30pm
• Tuesday: 3:30pm to 7:30pm
• Thursday: 3:30pm to 6:30pm

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

• Good team-working skills and a positive attitude are essential qualities
• Ability to communicate effectively and use your own initiative
• Strong work ethic and organised to support routines
• Able to prioritise and manage workloads
• Eager to develop
• A genuine passion for caring for others
• Patience and understanding

If you value the power of a smile and want to help children and young people enjoy the activities they love, this could be the perfect role for you.

Working for us

We offer a rewarding role with the opportunity to develop your skills and future career in an enriching environment. View our Work With Us Information Pack.