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 Forfar service is currently recruiting for Support Practitioners to join their dedicated team.
As a Support Practitioner you will be expected to work shift patterns, weekends and waking nightshift via a staff rota. You will be supported with all training for the role through our e-learning and classroom style training. Driving is desirable and you will have a full UK manual driving licence however, this is not essential for the post.
Our enthusiastic team in Forfar pride themselves on pulling together as a team to assist the people they support to live a full, active and independent lifestyle despite any challenges they face.
Set within an idyllic location with beautiful surroundings your new working environment benefits from a spacious communal lounge, a kitchen area that can be used for a variety of different activities and events as well as a beautiful garden area where you can relax and enjoy. Each individual we support has their own purpose built flat within the complex and due to the complexity of needs a bespoke support package tailored to their needs and aspirations.
Given the rural location and with a majority of activities based in and around Dundee the ideal candidate will be a driver and be willing to drive a work vehicle although this is not essential.
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
• 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.