Support Practitioner

Jobtrain Solutions; Auchtermuchty; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Part time

Job summary

A dedicated social care provider in Auchtermuchty is looking for Support Workers to join their caring team. The role involves providing personalized care and promoting independence among individuals with complex needs. Ideal candidates should have effective communication skills, a positive attitude, and a genuine passion for helping others. The position offers flexible hours ranging from part-time to full-time in a supportive work environment. If you want to make a meaningful impact in people’s lives, apply now!

Qualifications

• Genuine passion for making a difference in the life of someone with additional support needs.
• Ability to communicate effectively and use your own initiative.
• Willingness to develop and learn new skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide personal care and daily living support.
• Promote independence and life skills.
• Support emotional wellbeing and positive behaviour.
• Administer medication support when trained.
• Encourage social activities and community access.

Skills

Team-working skills

Positive attitude

Effective communication

Strong work ethic

Organised

Patience

Understanding

Job description

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 four adults with complex needs, living together in their own shared accommodation in Auchtermuchty. 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, physical health needs, and behaviours 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: Hours to suit the individual applicant are available, from part-time hours through to full-time, 37 hours.

Location: Auchtermuchty is a small historic town in Fife Scotland, set amid gentle rolling countryside about 9 miles north of Glenrothes close to Cupar. Today Auchtermuchty is a quiet but thriving local community with a strong local identity and friendly atmosphere. The surrounding Fife countryside of fields, woodland and walking paths gives the area a peaceful, scenic charm.

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!

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.