Female Support Worker

Sense Scotland; Aberdeen City; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 20,000; Full time

Job summary

Sense Scotland in Aberdeen is seeking a compassionate Female Support Worker to join a small team supporting two individuals in their own home. The role focuses on person-centred care, aiding daily living activities and enabling independence.

You will provide support with medication, personal care, appointments and outings, including activities such as swimming, football, arts and crafts, and holidays. A full UK driving licence is essential and shifts include sleepovers.

Qualifications

• Full UK driving licence (essential).
• Flexible approach and willingness to work a variety of shifts, including weekends and sleepovers.
• Caring, patient and positive attitude.
• Previous experience in social care is beneficial but not essential.

Responsibilities

• Provide person-centred support tailored to each individual’s needs.
• Support with medication, personal care and household tasks.
• Assist with appointments and financial support.
• Encourage and support activities such as swimming, football, discos, arts and crafts, horse riding, and holidays abroad.

Skills

Driving licence

Flexible shifts

Compassionate care

Team player

Job description

Job reference: 001455

Salary: £13.45 - £13.66 per hour

Closing date: 02/11/2026

Location: Aberdeen

Employment type: Permanent

Hours Per Week: 37 (full time)

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:

• This is a Female Support Worker role. For this position, female is an Occupational Requirement as defined by the Equality Act 2010.
• You must hold a full UK driving licence.
• Flexibility is required to meet the needs of the service.
• 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’re recruiting a compassionate and reliable Female Support Worker* to join a small team supporting two individuals in their own home in the Northfield area of Aberdeen.

Both individuals are deaf and have a learning disability, and we’re looking for someone who is enthusiastic about supporting them to live full, active, and independent lives.

About the role

You’ll provide person-centred support tailored to each individual’s needs. This includes:

• Supporting with medication, personal care, and household tasks
• Assisting with appointments and financial support
• Encouraging and supporting a wide range of activities such as swimming, football, discos, arts and crafts, horse riding, and even holidays abroad

This is a genuinely varied role where you’ll play a key part in helping people enjoy life and reach their goals.

What you’ll need

• A full UK driving licence (essential for supporting individuals to activities and appointments)
• A flexible approach and willingness to work a variety of shifts, including weekends and sleepovers
• A caring, patient, and positive attitude
• Previous experience is beneficial but not essential – values and willingness to learn are key

Typical shifts

You will be required to work a mix of the following shifts:

• 10am – 10am (includes sleepover)
• 10am – 3pm
• 4pm – 9pm
• 8am – 4pm
• 4pm – 8am (includes sleepover)

Please note: shift times may vary slightly to accommodate the individuals’ schedules. Sleepovers are paid at regular hourly rate.

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 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. View our Work With Us Information Pack.

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