Support worker

Sense Scotland; Aberdeen City; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

Sense Scotland is recruiting a full-time Support Worker in Cruden Bay, Aberdeenshire. You will provide personal care and support to two individuals in their own homes, assisting with daily activities, appointments, finances and medications.

A full UK driving licence is essential due to the rural location and travel between locations. Shift patterns include early, late, long and overnight options, with a rotating weekend roster and flexibility to meet service needs.

Qualifications

• Genuine passion for caring for others.
• Good team-working skills and a positive attitude.
• Able to communicate effectively and use own initiative.
• Strong work ethic and organised to support routines.
• Eager to develop and adapt to needs.

Responsibilities

• Provide personal care and support to two individuals in their own homes.
• Support with social outings, activities, and health appointments.
• Assist with household duties and money/medication management.
• Promote independence and skills development, encouraging participation in preferred activities.
• Work a mix of shifts, including weekends, on a rotating rota.

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;

• Only applicants with a full UK driving licence will be considered.
• You must be in a position to work 37 hours per week with full flexibility to meet the needs of the service.
• Please note that 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

Based in the lovely village of Cruden Bay - Aberdeenshire, this role involves supporting two individuals within their own homes. Due to the peoples sensory impairments and learning disabilities, you will provide support with personal care, social outings, household duties, attending health appointments, and managing finances and medication.

You will encourage the individuals to be as independent as possible, helping them to develop new skills, try new experiences, and continue attending the groups and activities they enjoy. Some of the activities they currently enjoy include swimming, bowling, cycling, baking, spending time with family.

Due to the wide range of activities the individuals participate in, as well as the rural location of the service, a full UK driving license is essential for this role.

Shift patterns

We are recruiting for Support Workers offering 37 hours per week. The shift times within this service are:

• 7am - 4pm
• 4pm - 10pm
• 10am - 8pm
• 8am - 5pm
• 5pm - 8am including sleepover (paid at normal hourly rate)
• 8am - 8am including sleepover (paid at normal hourly rate)

You will be expected to work a mix of these shift patterns, including weekends, on a rota basis. Flexibility is essential to meet the needs of the individuals we support.

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.