Support Worker - Strathbungo

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

Job summary

Sense Scotland in Glasgow is seeking a dedicated Support Worker to help individuals with complex needs live fulfilling lives in their own homes. You will build trusting relationships and provide daily personal care, practical support, and companionship within a 1:1 care model.

Join our Strathbungo service where staff work as a cohesive team across early and late shifts, including sleepovers paid at standard rates.

Qualifications

• Experience in health and social care is beneficial.
• Ability to work in a 1:1 care setting with individuals with complex needs.
• Commitment to person-centered care and safeguarding.

Responsibilities

• Provide day-to-day living support in residents' own homes (personal care, housework, meal prep, medication assistance, companionship).
• Liaise with families and other professionals to ensure high-quality care.
• Promote independence and tailor support to each individual's Plan.
• Record daily tasks and maintain accurate records.
• Work as part of a team, communicating with staff, families and people supported.

Skills

Team-working

Effective communication

Initiative

Organised

Time management

Empathy

Patience

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:

• We do NOT currently offer visa sponsorship for our vacancies and would therefore ask that you do not apply if you require sponsorship.
• Flexibility is required to meet the needs of the service.

About the service

Our Strathbungo Supported Living Service offers an engaging and dynamic work environment where each day brings unique experiences. We are a dedicated team, committed to delivering exceptional person‑centred care to six individuals who are primarily deafblind and have diverse, complex support needs, some of whom may not communicate verbally.

Our Team at Strathbungo strive to empower those we support to lead fulfilling, independent lives through tailored support and engaging activities. Our core principle is value-based communication, customising our support to align with the unique requirements of each individual. In our most recent care inspection, we achieved grade “6 - Excellent” we have also been awarded “Team of the Year 2025”

Who do we support

At our Strathbungo service, we support four vibrant females, aged between 30 and 60, and 2 outgoing males. 4 individuals have their own flats and two share a flat in the Strathbungo area in Glasgow. They have various health conditions, including epilepsy, deaf‑blindness, and mobility issues. Although they live independently, they all stay in the ground floor of a block of flats.

You will work on a 1:1 basis assisting them with day‑to‑day living, assisting them and encouraging them to live happy meaningful lives and achieve their personal goals/ambitions both at home and in the wider community. Your role will be centred around building trusting relationships as a foundation to assist with practical tasks such as:

• Support within their own homes with personal care, housework, administering medication, meal preparation, support with finances companionship etc
• Liaise with families and other professionals to provide the best quality care
• Promote independence and individuality according to their Support Plan
• Record daily tasks and maintain accurate records
• Work as part of a team, effectively communicating with the staff team, families, and people supported.

The people we support are sociable and always up for fun and love to party! They enjoy local walks, shopping sprees, and movie nights at the cinema. Tuesday nights are a highlight at their favourite disco club, where they meet friends and dance the night away. They look forward to their annual holidays and love planning exciting social activities with friends and family, ensuring every day is filled with joy and laughter.

What’s the shift pattern

Our Strathbungo service provides round-the-clock support every day of the year.

As a Support Worker, you can be contracted up to 37 hours per week which means you will be required to work 23 shifts over the month therefore some weekend work is required.

Shifts include a mix of early shifts (07:30 – 14:30) and late shifts (14:30 – 21:30) with a requirement for some sleepover duties (paid at normal hourly rate)

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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