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 currently recruiting in the Fort William area for full time and part time Support Practitioners.
At our Glenfinnan Housing Support Service, each day brings new and rewarding experiences as you work closely with individuals have complex support needs. We are a close-knit, dedicated team delivering exceptional, person-centred care. Guided by compassion, creativity, and collaboration, we help the people we support live fulfilling lives, tailored to their individual goals and needs. As a Support Practitioner, you'll work one-to-one with each individual, assisting them with day-to-day living and encouraging them to live happy, meaningful lives. You'll play an active role in helping them achieve their personal goals and ambitions, both at home and in the wider community.
Collaborating with families and professionals to ensure high-quality care.
• Promoting independence and individuality, based on personalised Support Plans.
• Working as part of a supportive team, communicating effectively with colleagues, families, and those you support.
At Sense Scotland, we believe that care is about much more than support - it's about enjoyment, fulfilment, and creating meaningful experiences. Shift Patterns
Our Fort William Housing Support service operates 24/7, 365 days a year, using a rota-based system. Shifts are 24 hours long, running from 8:00am to 8:00am the following day. Each shift includes 15 hours of active support and a 9-hour sleepover period.
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.