Support Practitioner

Jobtrain Solutions; Peterhead; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

A Social Care Organization in Peterhead is seeking a compassionate Support Worker to assist adults with additional support needs. The role involves providing personal care, facilitating daily activities, and encouraging independence. Flexible shifts are available, including early, late, and night shifts. Training is provided, making this opportunity ideal for those new to social care or looking to make a career change. If you have a passion for caring and making a difference, we want to hear from you!

Qualifications

• Genuine passion to make a difference in the life of someone with additional support needs.
• Willingness to learn and develop skills.
• Ability to work flexible shifts including nights and weekends.

Responsibilities

• Assist adults with additional support needs in daily activities.
• Help develop life skills such as communication and independence.
• Provide in-home support including personal care and meal prep.

Skills

Strong communication and teamwork skills

Patience

Understanding

Positive attitude

Ability to prioritise and manage workloads

Willingness to learn and grow

Genuine passion for caring for others

Warm, nurturing personality

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 role

Join Sense Scotland in a fulfilling career where your compassion and energy can make a real impact. As a Support Practitioner, you'll help adults with additional support needs live vibrant, independent lives—whether it's enjoying lunch out, swimming, or simply going for a walk.

We are recruiting a Support Worker to join our brand new team in Peterhead. On offer is 25 hours per week on a flexible staff rota which covers a range of shifts including early shifts, late shifts, sleepover and night shifts.

What You’ll Be Doing

Supporting adults in daily activities like:

• Going out to lunch, meeting friends, gym/swimming, walks
• Helping develop life skills: Communication, social interaction, independence
• Providing in-home support: Personal care, meal prep, medication, cleaning, laundry

Training and Support

No prior experience, that's ok as we will teach you everything you need to know.

• One-to-one on-the-job training
• Expert-led classroom sessions
• Access to e-learning packages and ongoing development

Shift Patterns

This is a 24-hour support service, so shifts include:

• Early and late shifts
• Sleepovers and nightshifts
• Weekends and public holidays
• all scheduled via a supportive staff rota.

Whether you're experienced in social care or looking for a meaningful career change, this could be your next big step.

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

• Strong communication and teamwork skills
• Patience, understanding, and a positive attitude
• Able to prioritise and manage workloads
• Willingness to learn and grow
• A genuine passion for caring for others
• A warm, nurturing personality

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.