Support Worker (Nights) - Saltcoats

Sense Scotland; Saltcoats; Remote; GBP 14,000 - 19,000; Part time

Job summary

Sense Scotland is seeking a dedicated Waking Night Support Worker for Saltcoats 2 Service. The role focuses on night-time care for individuals with complex needs and learning disabilities, ensuring safety, comfort and well-being during the night.

You will be part of a committed team delivering high-quality support in a calm, reassuring environment. Shifts run 8PM–8AM on a rolling rota, totaling 24 hours per week.

Qualifications

• Good 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 and learn in social care.

Responsibilities

• Conduct regular keeping safe checks to ensure well-being.
• Support individuals with evening and morning routines.
• Maintain a clean, safe, welcoming environment.
• Accurately update support plans, incident logs and health & safety records.
• Provide personal care, meal preparation and medication administration.
• Create a therapeutic, reassuring atmosphere to enhance well-being.

Skills

Teamwork

Communication

Initiative

Organised

Patience

Caring for others

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.

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

Please note and consider before applying:

• Offering 24 hours per week (two 12 hour shifts)
• We do NOT currently offer visa sponsorship for our vacancies and would therefore ask that you do not apply if you require sponsorship

About the role

At Sense Scotland, we believe that night-time care is just as important as daytime support. Our Waking Night Support Team at Saltcoats 2 Service plays a vital role in ensuring that the people we support feel safe, comfortable, and valued throughout the night.

As a Waking Night Support Worker, you’ll be an integral part of a dedicated team, working to create a calm and reassuring environment where individuals with complex needs and learning disabilities can rest peacefully and wake up feeling secure, refreshed, and well cared for. This 24 hour waken night shift role is key in maintaining the safety and well-being of the people we support during the night.

Key responsibilities include:

• Conducting regular "keeping safe" checks to ensure well-being.
• Supporting individuals with evening and morning routines.
• Maintaining a clean, safe, and welcoming environment.
• Accurately updating support plans, incident logs, and health & safety records.
• Providing personal care, meal preparation, and medication administration.
• Creating a therapeutic, reassuring atmosphere to enhance well-being.

We provide full training, induction, and work-shadowing to set you up for success.

Shift details:

Shifts are 8PM – 8AM on a rolling rota, designed to support work-life balance.

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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Working for us

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