Support Worker - Ellon

Sense Scotland; Ellon; On-site; GBP 12,398 - 16,531; Full time

Job summary

Sense Scotland in Ellon, Scotland, is looking for a dedicated care worker to support two individuals in their own homes, providing personal care, accompanying health appointments and helping with finances and medication.

The role focuses on promoting independence, building positive relationships and person-centred care through varied daily activities, social outings and routine tasks. A full UK driving license is essential; visa sponsorship is not offered.

Qualifications

• Good team-working skills and a positive attitude are essential.
• Excellent communication and ability to use own initiative.
• Strong work ethic and organisational skills to support routines.
• Ability to prioritise and manage workloads.
• A genuine passion for caring for others.
• Willingness to develop and learn in social care.

Responsibilities

• Provide personal care and support to two individuals in their own homes.
• Support with social outings and community activities.
• Assist with household duties and appointments.
• Help manage finances and medications.
• Encourage independence and skill development.
• Build positive, person-centred relationships.

Skills

Teamwork

Communication

Organised

Initiative

Patience

Care background

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.
• You must hold a full UK driving licence
• You must be flexible in your approach to the noted shift pattern

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

About the service

Based in the lovely town of Ellon, this role involves supporting two individuals within their own homes. You will provide support with personal care, social outings, household duties, attending health appointments, and managing finances and medication. You will provide support with personal care, social outings, household duties, attending health appointments, and managing finances and medication.

The focus of the role is to promote independence, helping individuals to develop new skills, try new experiences, and continue taking part in the activities and groups they enjoy. Building positive relationships and providing person-centred care and support will be key to helping them live fulfilling and independent lives.

The individuals lead active and varied lives, enjoying activities such as swimming, bowling, cycling, baking, spending time with family, and going on holidays (sometimes even abroad!). No two days are the same making this a rewarding and varied role.

Due to the wide range of activities the individuals participate in, including visits to more rural locations, a full UK driving licence is essential for this position.

Shift patterns

The shift patterns within the service are:

• 8am - 10pm
• 8am - 8am including sleepover
• Mid shifts (typically around 5 hours) to support activities and outings. These vary depending on the individuals' plans and can take place during afternoons or evenings.

You will be expected to work a mixture 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!

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