Support Worker - Ellon

Jobtrain; United Kingdom; Remote; GBP 18,000 - 23,000; Full time

Job summary

Sense Scotland in Ellon is seeking dedicated support workers to assist two gentlemen in their own home. You will deliver personal care, medication administration, cooking, shopping and budgeting, helping them to stay active in the community.

We offer varied shift patterns and a role that requires patience, teamwork and a genuine passion for caring for others. Previous care experience is welcomed, and the ability to adapt to changing needs is essential.

Qualifications

• Good teamwork and a positive attitude.
• Effective communication and ability to use initiative.
• Strong problem-solving and organisational skills.
• Patience and understanding when supporting others.
• Genuine passion for caring for people.

Responsibilities

• Deliver personal care to the individuals in their own home.
• Assist with medication administration as required.
• Support with cooking, shopping and budgeting.
• Encourage engagement in activities and community involvement.

Skills

Teamwork

Communication

Problem solving

Organisation

Patience

Initiative

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:

• This is a driver essential post and therefore you must hold a valid UK driving licence.
• 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 service in Ellon supports two gentlemen within their own home. Each has their own accommodation within the house- giving them both their own space, privacy and independence.
Both gentlemen lead active and varied lives. They enjoy being out in their local community, with no two days being the same. As a support worker you would support them in all aspects of their lives including delivering personal care, medication administration, cooking shopping and budgeting. There are lots of opportunities for staff to support them in the wide range of activities they enjoy including swimming, bowling, trips to the cinema, discos and clubs. In addition, both men love a short break or holiday to explore new places and try new things along with their team members.

Shift Patterns
We have a variety of shift patterns to meet the needs of the people we support. These include:
8am-10pm
8am-8am (including a paid sleepover)
8am- 4pm
4pm-10pm
10am-3pm
5pm-10pm
These patterns are subject to change

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
• Ability to communicate effectively and use your initiative
• An ability to problem solve
• A strong work ethic and organisational skills
• 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.