Support Worker - Ellon - 490511

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

Job summary

Sense Scotland in Ellon is seeking caring support workers to assist two gentlemen in their own home, ensuring their safety, privacy and independence.

We offer a variety of shift patterns and require good teamwork, effective communication, problem solving and strong organisational skills. A genuine passion for helping others is essential.

Qualifications

• 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.

Skills

Teamwork

Communication

Problem solving

Organisation

Prioritisation

Willingness to learn

Caring attitude

Job description

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.

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

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

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.