Compassionate Support Worker: Make a Real Difference

Sense Scotland; Dundee; Hybrid; GBP 21,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

Sense Scotland in Dundee is hiring a dedicated Support Worker to assist adults with learning disabilities at our Erskine Street Housing Support Service. You will provide personal care, help with daily routines and participate in activities that matter to the people we support.

You will join a welcoming team led by an onsite manager, with training and ongoing guidance. A genuine passion for care, reliability and compassion are essential for success in this role.

Qualifications

• 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 and grow in social care.
• A genuine passion for caring for others.
• Patience and understanding.

Responsibilities

• Delivering a varied range of personal care
• Supporting people through behaviours that may challenge you
• Manual handling and Wheelchair pushing
• Administering and supporting with medication. Support to attend and participate in various activities
• Cooking/Meal Preparation and Menu planning
• Support with household tasks including cleaning and shopping
• Provide support with finances
• Support to go on holidays or short breaks
• Writing and maintaining support plans and risk assessments

Job description

Sense Scotland in Dundee is hiring a dedicated Support Worker to assist adults with learning disabilities at our Erskine Street Housing Support Service. You will provide personal care, help with daily routines and participate in activities that matter to the people we support.

You will join a welcoming team led by an onsite manager, with training and ongoing guidance. A genuine passion for care, reliability and compassion are essential for success in this role.