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.
About the service
We are a small, friendly support service providing 24-hour care and support to three adults with complex needs, living together in their own shared accommodation in Kelty. Our service is built around person-centred support, promoting dignity, choice, independence, and inclusion in everyday life.
Each individual we support has unique needs, which may include learning disabilities, autism and physical health needs, that require thoughtful, skilled, and compassionate support. We work closely as a team to create a safe stable homely environment, enabling people to live fulfilling lives within their community.
Support is tailored to each person and may include:
* Personal care and daily living support
* Promoting independence and life skills
* Supporting emotional wellbeing and positive behaviour
* Medication support (where trained)
* Encouraging social activities and community access
* Working in partnership with families and professionals
As a small service, we pride ourselves on our strong team relationships, consistent staffing, and high standards of care. We are looking for Support Workers who share our values, are reliable and patient, and are committed to making a positive difference in people’s lives.
Hours: 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. Shifts include earlies, lates and weekends.
Location: Kelty is a small town in Fife Scotland, located close to the Fife/Kinross-shire boundary. Community life in Kelty includes two primary schools, a modern community centre and library and local clubs and activities. Kelty sits near Loch Ore and with it's rolling Fife countryside, makes it pleasant for walks and outdoor pursuits.
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
We offer a rewarding role with the opportunity to develop your skills and future career in an enriching environment. Our full list of benefits can be found here .