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.
As part of our growing team, we’re expanding our relief pool – an ideal opportunity for anyone looking for flexible work that fits around their life. Whether you're a student, a parent, semi-retired, or simply after a better work-life balance, joining our relief team on a zero-hour contract lets you choose when you work. Be part of something meaningful at Sense Scotland and make a real difference, one shift at a time.
About the service
This service supports three gentlemen who live in their own homes, each with unique support requirements. As a support practitioner, you will be instrumental in providing assistance within our 24-hour housing support service, supporting individuals with diverse support needs, some of whom may have challenges in verbal communication.
Our dedicated team takes pride in working collaboratively to ensure the safety, well-being, and fulfilment of the individuals we support. In this role, you'll engage in 2:1 support, assisting individuals in their day-to-day lives while empowering them to pursue happiness and fulfilment, both within their homes and in the broader community.
At the heart of your duties lies the nurturing of trusting connections, serving as a foundation for assisting with practical tasks including:
- Providing personalised support, carrying out personal care, housework, medication administration, meal preparation, financial management, and fostering companionship.
- Collaborating with families and professionals to deliver top-quality care tailored to each individual's needs.
- Advocating for independence and honouring the uniqueness of personal Support Plan.
- Maintaining records of daily tasks and ensuring they are kept up to date.
- Working cohesively within a team, fostering effective communication with colleagues, families, and the individuals receiving support.
At Sense Scotland, we take immense pride in offering a diverse array of enriching activities for those under our care. We recognise that life extends beyond mere support and care—it's about embracing joy, fulfilment, and meaningful engagement.
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!
Working for us
We offer a rewarding role with the opportunity to develop your skills and future career in an enriching environment, some of these include:
• Retention payment of £500 – we reward our people
• 100’s of discount options to use at high street stores, events, cinemas, restaurants and more!
• Earn £250 by referring a friend
• Training and development – opportunities to expand your skills and knowledge via our e-learning packages and so much more
• Generous annual leave entitlement – 24 days annual leave plus 12 Public Holidays which increases with length of service
• Pension scheme to help you save for the future
• Access to our Employee Assistance Programme which offers practical, impartial support on issues impacting your life
• Cycle to Work scheme and HSF Health Plan, your health and wellbeing is important to us.
Our full list of benefits can be found here.
Please note that Terms and Conditions and/or qualifying criteria apply to the benefits listed above.