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
Our Coatbridge Housing Support Service offers a vibrant and dynamic work environment, where no two days are the same. We are a passionate team dedicated to providing exceptional, person-centred care to individuals who are primarily deafblind and have diverse, complex support needs, including non-verbal communication.
In this role, you will support individuals on a 1:1 or 2:1 basis, assisting them with their daily lives, encouraging them to lead fulfilling and meaningful lives, and helping them achieve their personal goals both at home and in the community. Building trusting relationships will be key to your success, as you provide practical support in areas such as:
• Assisting with personal care, household tasks, medication administration, meal preparation, and financial support
• Offering companionship and meaningful interactions
• Liaising with families and professionals to ensure the highest quality of care
• Promoting independence and individuality in line with each individual's Support Plan
• Recording daily activities and maintaining accurate records
• Collaborating effectively with the staff team, families, and the people we support to ensure clear communication and consistency of care
The individuals we support have complex communication needs and learning disabilities, so candidates with experience in British Sign Language (BSL) or Makaton would be highly valued, though this is not essential. We provide training, and a willingness to learn is key.
A typical day may involve supporting someone with personal care, medication management, communication, and dietary needs. You may accompany them on shopping trips, attend music and art classes, meet friends, and help build their confidence and self-esteem. The people we support enjoy a wide range of activities, including swimming, digital art, recycling, and shopping.
Working Pattern
Our Coatbridge Service operates 24/7, with a variety of shifts, including early shifts (07:30–14:45), late shifts (14:45–22:00), were possible there are occasional long day shifts (07.30–22:00). There is a designated nightshift team but you may be asked to cover some sleepover duties to ensure round-the-clock support.
By joining as a Relief Support Practitioner, you’ll have the opportunity to make a difference on a schedule that works for you.
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
* UK Driving Licence
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.
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