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 are looking for staff to join our services at our Tullideph services we support 7 adults, 6 men and 1 woman within their own tenancies by a large staff team. At Walton Mill we have 5 adults, 4 men and 1 woman. The needs of the people supported are unique to them but do include Learning Disabilities, Autism and Aspergers Syndrome, Epilepsy, ADHD, Diabetes, Bi-Polar Disorder, Deafblind and Hearing Impairment. All of the people that we support have their own individual personalities, lifestyles, interests and hobbies and so the support they require can vary from person to person.
Promote independence, individuality and achievement of goals, with the voices of the people we support at the very centre of everything you do
• Attend and participate in meaningful activities both at home and in the community, including cinema, music groups, travel, art, walking groups, voluntary work and swimming
• Liaise with your team and with others to review and ensure you are providing the best quality care
• At Sense Scotland we want the lives of the people that we support to be about much more than just their support needs - it's about enjoyment, fulfilment, relationships, wellbeing and meaningful experiences. Shift times vary from 7.30am to 10pm start and finishing times across a variety of early, late, mid and sleepover shifts and nightshifts (in one of our services). This will be a variety of lone working and 2:1 shifts, with each shift providing support to only one individual - meaning you get real opportunity to get to know the individuals you are supporting to provide consistency and build trusting relationships. We have both part-time and full-time positions available
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.