Relief Support Workers - Forfar

Sense Scotland; Forfar; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 15,000; Full time

Job summary

Sense Scotland is seeking Relief Support Workers for our Forfar Housing Support Service, helping adults with learning disabilities live independently at home and participate in activities. You’ll provide personal care, assist with medications, and support mobility and daily living in a compassionate, person‑centred way.

You will join a flexible relief pool with training and ongoing support from a dedicated management team, enabling meaningful community engagement and development of independent

Qualifications

• Flexibility, reliability and a positive attitude are essential.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.
• Compassion, patience, and empathy toward people with complex needs.
• Good organisational skills and initiative.
• Willingness to learn and develop new skills.

Responsibilities

• Providing personal care and day‑to‑day support
• Assisting with medication
• Supporting people whose behaviour may be challenging
• Supporting with mobility, including wheelchair use and manual handling
• Preparing meals and supporting healthy lifestyles
• Helping with household tasks such as shopping and cleaning
• Supporting people to manage finances and access their community
• Accompanying people on holidays and short breaks
• Maintaining accurate records and support documentation

Skills

Flexibility

Reliability

Positive attitude

Communication

Teamwork

Initiative

Compassion

Patience

Empathy

Organisational skills

Job description

What is a Relief Support Worker

Relief Support Workers provide a highly valued source of support across our services, helping to cover short or long term planned and unplanned absences. As a member of our relief pool, you’ll play a key role in supporting people with complex needs to live independently in their own homes, or to attend their activities and stay connected to their communities.

At Sense Scotland, we work in partnership with the people we support, enabling them to live the lives they choose while developing skills and independence. We are passionate about enhancing well‑being, quality of life, and day‑to‑day living skills. This includes supporting people to engage in learning, hobbies and leisure activities, and maintaining important social connections.

Flexibility that works for you

As a Relief Support Worker, you can share your availability and preferences in advance so managers can plan effectively and match your strengths, skills and interests. You can also let us know if you’re available at short notice—every hour of support makes a meaningful difference. Whatever your availability, your contribution matters.

About the service

At our Forfar Housing Support Service, we support 4 adults with learning disabilities and complex needs to live independently in their own homes. Every person we support has unique strengths, goals and support requirements, and we work closely with families and Welfare Guardians to provide person‑centred care.

What you'll be doing:

• Providing personal care and day‑to‑day support
• Assisting with medication
• Supporting people whose behaviour may be challenging
• Supporting with mobility, including wheelchair use and manual handling
• Preparing meals and supporting healthy lifestyles
• Helping with household tasks such as shopping and cleaning
• Supporting people to manage finances and access their community
• Accompanying people on holidays and short breaks
• Maintaining accurate records and support documentation

Why choose Relief work with us

• Flexible hours that fit around your lifestyle and commitments
• A varied and rewarding role where no two days are the same
• The opportunity to make a real difference in people's lives
• Full training and ongoing support from an experienced management team
• The chance to gain valuable experience in social care
• A welcoming, supportive team that values your contribution

You'll be joining a friendly, experienced team with support from a Registered Manager, Locality Manager and Team Leader. We're looking for compassionate, flexible individuals who are passionate about helping people live full, meaningful and independent lives

What We're Looking For

As a Relief Support Worker, flexibility, reliability and a positive attitude are key. We're looking for people who can step into the team when needed and provide high‑quality, person‑centred support.

You'll bring:

• A positive, can‑do attitude and a willingness to help
• Good communication and teamwork skills
• Confidence to use your initiative and adapt to different situations
• Compassion, patience and empathy
• Good organisational skills and the ability to prioritise tasks
• A willingness to learn and develop new skills
• A genuine passion for supporting others

Whether you're looking to start a career in social care, gain additional experience, or work flexibly around other commitments, we'd love 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.