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. Our Blantyre Housing Support Service offers a vibrant and supportive environment for both our team members and the individuals we support. The service is dedicated to providing high-quality, person-centred care for individuals with complex needs, including physical disabilities and communication support requirements.
Currently, we support one individual living independently in their own home and are preparing to welcome another individual who will share a tenancy. At the heart of our work is a commitment to empowering the people we support to lead independent, fulfilling lives. Through tailored support and engaging activities, we aim to help them achieve their goals and thrive. As a key team member, you will provide 1:1 support to individuals, assisting them in their daily lives and encouraging them to achieve personal goals both at home and in the community. Building trusting relationships is essential for success in this role. Supporting personal care, household tasks, medication administration, meal preparation, and financial management.
Promoting independence and individuality, aligned with each person's Support Plan.
Shift Patterns
Our Blantyre Service provides 24/7 support, 365 days a year. This is a lone-working role with a rota-based system including early shifts (7:30 AM - 3:00 PM), late shifts (2:30 PM - 10:00 PM), and wakened night shifts (9:45 PM - 7:45 AM).
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.
Good team-working skills and a positive attitude are essential qualities
Strong work ethic and organised to support routines
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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!
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.