Support Worker - Cruden Bay Aberdeenshire

Sense Scotland; Peterhead, Cruden Bay; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading care organization in Peterhead is seeking dedicated Support Practitioners to empower adults with complex needs. The role involves providing personal care, encouraging independence, and facilitating fun activities. Applicants must hold a full UK driving license. Various shift patterns are available, with opportunities for training and career development.

Benefits

Ongoing training and development

Supportive team culture

Varied shift patterns

Qualifications

• Experience in personal care and support for individuals with complex needs.
• Full UK driving licence is essential.

Responsibilities

• Support individuals with personal care, medication, and household tasks.
• Encourage healthy lifestyles and independence.
• Participate in social activities and transport individuals.

Skills

Personal care support

Medication management

Meal preparation

Encouraging independence

Driving license (UK)

Job description

Overview

SENSE SCOTLAND - MAKE A DIFFERENCE EVERY DAY!

Our friendly and passionate team in Cruden Bay are looking for dedicated Support Practitioners to join us in empowering adults with complex needs to live fulfilling, independent lives. At Sense Scotland, we believe in celebrating individuality and supporting people to thrive. As a Support Practitioner, you’ll help individuals build life skills, enjoy social activities, and feel confident in their own homes.

Please note: this is a driver essential role and only holders of a full UK manual or automatic licence 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.