Support Worker - Adult Services - Glasgow (Kinning Park)

Sense Scotland; Glasgow; On-site; GBP 9,000 - 13,000; Part time

Job summary

Sense Scotland is seeking a part-time care worker to support adults at TouchBase Glasgow. You will assist with personal care, healthcare needs, and daily activities in a warm, person-centred setting.

Join a friendly, fast-paced team focused on helping individuals live meaningful lives, with strong teamwork and clear communication as core values.

Qualifications

• Excellent teamwork and collaboration skills.
• Clear communication with colleagues, service users, and families.
• Ability to take initiative and adapt to changing needs.
• Strong organisational skills to manage routines.
• Genuine passion for caring for others and supporting independence.

Responsibilities

• Support and monitor healthcare needs, including personal care.
• Promote independence and respect individuality per Support Plan.
• Maintain accurate records of daily tasks and activities.
• Collaborate with colleagues, families, and the people we support for high-quality care.

Skills

Teamwork

Communication

Initiative

Organised

Empathy

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.

Please note and consider before applying:

• 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

TouchBase Glasgow is a modern, purpose-built centre in Kinning Park, designed to support adults with disabilities and additional needs. Recently refurbished and close to excellent public transport links, our vibrant hub offers a café, arts and music spaces, and a welcoming courtyard. It's more than a day centre - it's a place for creativity, connection, and community.

We provide a dynamic environment where individuals can enjoy activities such as arts, music, cooking, and social events, fostering independence and personal growth. Every day is different, and you'll play a key role in helping people live meaningful lives - whether that's organising a baking competition, supporting a pamper morning, or exploring the local community.

What you'll do:

• Support and monitor healthcare needs, including administering medication and providing personal care.
• Promote independence and respect individuality in line with each person's Support Plan.
• Maintain accurate records of daily tasks and activities.
• Work collaboratively with colleagues, families, and the people we support to ensure high-quality care and communication.
• You'll join a fun, fast-paced team where building trusting relationships is at the heart of what we do. Together, we help each person achieve their goals and unlock their full potential.

Centre hours:

Our day centre operates six days a week, offering working hours between 8:00am and 5:00pm. Our current vacancy offers part time hours per week.

If you're passionate about making a difference and want a role that’s as rewarding as it is varied, we'd love to hear from you.

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!

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Working for us

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