Job reference:001262

Salary:£12.60 - £12.81 per hour

Closing date:15/02/2026

Department:Ops North East

Location:Perth

Employment type:Permanent

Hours Per Week:Full Time (37 hours), Part time and Relief hours

Closing date:15/02/2026

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 bursting with excitement to announce a brand‑new service opening in our Perth Housing Support service area! This will be a fun, girly, sparkly household full of laughter, busy days, and plenty of adventures!

A young lady is about to take a huge, exciting step by moving into her very first home in the Tulloch Hill area of Perth, and we are looking for fabulous Female Support Workers* to join her as she takes these first steps into her next chapter.

About the Ladies You’ll Support

Requiring 1:2:1 support this lady leads a busy and active life. She loves meeting new people and will attend day centres throughout the week, meaning spilt shifts are likely. Like most young people, this lady is a huge fan of holidays which you will help to plan, support and accompany her on her trips!

She will be sharing her house with another lady who is easy going with a relaxed outlook. She too enjoys socialising, arts and crafts and is not afraid to try new things. With meals out, coffee and cake treats and catching up with friends, life is never dull.

Both ladies are living life at a full and happy pace and you can be part of this special bond.

Who are we looking for

We are looking for female support workers who are warm, enthusiastic, creative, and ready to join a home where every day brings something different. If you love supporting independence, building confidence, sharing giggles, and helping create memorable experiences then this could be the perfect role for you!

Hours and shift information

On offer is full time (37 hours), part time and relief positions.

As this is a new service, shift patterns will be finalised once the lady has moved in and her routine is fully established. However, approximate times include:

• Early Shift: from 7:00am
• Late Shift: until 9:30pm

There is a designated night shift, and you may occasionally be asked to cover annual leave or absence.

*Please note: This role is open to female applicants only, as permitted under the Occupational Requirement of the Equality Act 2010.

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.