Support Worker - Coatbridge - 490530

Sense Scotland; Coatbridge; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Sense Scotland in Coatbridge provides 24/7 housing support services for individuals with deafblind and complex needs. The role involves flexible shifts including early, late, night, and occasional long days, with some sleepover duties paid at the normal hourly rate.

Applicants must hold a valid UK driving licence for a driver-essential post, be flexible to meet service needs, and note there is no visa sponsorship available.

Qualifications

• Strong team-working skills and a positive attitude are essential.
• 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.

Skills

Teamwork

Effective communication

Organised to support routines

Prioritise workloads

Willing to develop

Passion for care

Patience

Job description

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.

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.

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

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.