Support Worker

Sense Scotland; Coatbridge; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

Sense Scotland is recruiting for a Permanent Care Support Worker in Coatbridge. The role involves providing person-centred support to individuals with complex needs, including deafblind communication, across 24/7 shifts.

A driving licence and flexibility are required, with full-time 37 hours weekly and occasional relief. You will work as part of a dedicated team, building trusting relationships, promoting independence, and ensuring high-quality care in home and community settings.

Qualifications

• Strong team-working skills and a positive attitude.
• 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 role.
• A genuine passion for caring for others.
• Patience and understanding.

Responsibilities

• Assist with personal care, household tasks and daily living activities.
• Support medication administration and meal preparation.
• Provide companionship and meaningful interactions.
• Liaise with families and professionals to ensure high quality care.
• Promote independence in line with each individual's plan.
• Record daily activities and maintain accurate records.

Skills

Team working

Communication

Organised

Prioritise workloads

Patience

Job description

Job reference: 001433

Salary: £13.45 - £13.66 per hour

Closing date: 04/10/2026

Location: Coatbridge

Employment type: Permanent

Hours Per Week: Full time (37 hours) and Relief

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.

Please note and consider before applying:

• This is a driver essential post and therefore you must hold a valid UK driving licence and be in a position to drive a work vehicle.
• 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.

Join us in making a real difference and embark on a fulfilling journey at Sense Scotland.

About the service

Our Coatbridge Housing Support Service offers a vibrant and dynamic work environment, where no two days are the same. We are a passionate team dedicated to providing exceptional, person-centred care to individuals who are primarily deafblind and have diverse, complex support needs, including non-verbal communication.

In this role, you will support individuals on a 1:1 or 2:1 basis, assisting them with their daily lives, encouraging them to lead fulfilling and meaningful lives, and helping them achieve their personal goals both at home and in the community.

Building trusting relationships will be key to your success, as you provide practical support in areas such as:

• Assisting with personal care, household tasks, medication administration, meal preparation, and financial support
• Offering companionship and meaningful interactions
• Liaising with families and professionals to ensure the highest quality of care
• Promoting independence and individuality in line with each individual's Support Plan
• Recording daily activities and maintaining accurate records
• Collaborating effectively with the staff team, families, and the people we support to ensure clear communication and consistency of care

The individuals we support have complex communication needs and learning disabilities, so candidates with experience in British Sign Language (BSL) or Makaton would be highly valued, though this is not essential. We provide training, and a willingness to learn is key.

How your day will look

A typical day may involve supporting someone with personal care, medication management, communication, and dietary needs. You may accompany them on shopping trips, attend music and art classes, meet friends, and help build their confidence and self-esteem. The people we support enjoy a wide range of activities, including swimming, digital art, recycling, and shopping.

Working pattern

Our Coatbridge Service operates 24/7, with a variety of shifts, including early shifts (07:30–14:45), late shifts (14:45–22:00), as well as occasional long day shifts (07.30–22:00). There is a designated nightshift team but you may be asked to cover some sleepover duties to ensure round-the-clock support. Please note: Sleepovers are paid at normal 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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