Support Practitioner

Nightingale Hammerson; Cruden Bay; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading care service provider in Cruden Bay is recruiting Support Workers for flexible full-time and part-time hours. As a Support Worker, you'll assist individuals with personal care, medication, and daily activities while promoting independence and healthy lifestyles. Ideal candidates will have a full UK driving license and a compassionate approach to care. Join a supportive team with opportunities for personal growth in a joyful and dynamic environment. Salary ranges from £12.60 to £12.81 per hour.

Qualifications

• Candidates must have a full UK driving license, either manual or automatic.
• Ability to support individuals with personal care and medication.
• Willingness to encourage healthy lifestyles and assist in various activities.

Responsibilities

• Support individuals with personal care and household tasks.
• Encourage healthy lifestyles and independence.
• Drive individuals to appointments and social events.

Skills

Compassionate care

Driving skills

Communication

Job description

SENSE SCOTLAND - MAKING A REAL DIFFERENCE EVERY DAY!

Recruiting now for Support Workers for our housing support service in the Cruden Bay area, Aberdeenshire. Offering full time (37 hours) and part time hours, you will have a flexible approach to shifts to meet the demands of the service.

Please note: This is a driver essential role therefore only candidates with a full UK driving licence, manual or automatic will be considered.

What you'll be doing

• Supporting people with personal care, medication, meal prep, and household tasks.
• Encouraging healthy lifestyles and independence.
• Joining in on fun activities like swimming, walks, picnics, arts & crafts, pamper sessions, and more.
• Driving individuals to appointments and social events (manual or automatic UK driving licence required).

Working patterns

This is a 24-hour housing support service, and we offer: Full-time, part-time, and relief roles.

A varied shift pattern including early and late shifts, sleepovers, night shifts, weekends, and public holidays — all managed via a supportive rota system.

Why You’ll Love It Here

• No two days are the same – every day brings new experiences and opportunities to grow.
• Joyful, busy households – full of laughter, creativity, and connection.
• Supportive team culture – with on-site managers, supervisors, and ongoing training from our Learning & Development team.
• Career development – we’ll help you build your skills and confidence every step of the way.

Whether you're experienced or new to care, if you’re kind, patient, and ready to make a difference, we’d love to hear from you.

Salary / Benefits:£12.60 - £12.81 per hour