Job reference:001273

Salary:£27,571.00 - £28,456.00 per annum

Closing date:28/02/2026

Department:Cruden Bay

Location:Cruden Bay

Employment type:Permanent

Hours Per Week:37

Closing date:28/02/2026

About us

Are you ready to take the next step in your career and inspire others along the way?

We’re excited to offer a unique opportunity for a Supervisor to join our dedicated team in our Cruden Bay Housing Support Service based in Aberdeenshire. In this role, you’ll be an integral part of our service, providing high-quality support to adults with complex needs, while leading a compassionate and dynamic team committed to making a real difference.

The Cruden Bay service is highly specialised, with a supportive team offering extensive expertise in communication, health and wellbeing, and the promotion of positive behaviour.

Our staff work on a 1:2:1 basis, assisting individuals with day-to-day living tasks such as housework and cooking. We also encourage participation in a wide range of activities — favourites include swimming, gym visits, discos, horse riding, trampolining, and indoor sensory sessions — all of which will require your support.

About the Role

As a Supervisor at Sense Scotland, you will take a leading role in guiding a dedicated team of staff, ensuring the delivery of high-quality care and support to the people we support. Your responsibilities will include providing regular supervision, coaching, and monitoring to ensure tasks are completed efficiently, in line with our core values.

You will be integral to the support planning process, regularly reviewing and adapting care plans in collaboration with individuals, their families, and the wider Sense Scotland team. Building strong relationships with the management team, families, and other professionals is key to our approach to care, and your ability to engage with a range of stakeholders will be key.

Key responsibilities include:

• Ensure high-quality care and support for the people we support, meeting their individual needs.
• Lead by example, offering supervision, coaching, and on-shift training to staff.
• Guide staff to deliver a flexible, person-centred service for the people we support and their families.
• Manage staffing rotas, adjusting as needed for changes in the people we support or staff requirements.
• Oversee the implementation and regular updating of individual support plans.
• Maintain accurate records and staff attendance, ensuring compliance with standards.
• Support staff in their professional development and ensure they have the skills needed for person-centred care.

Shift patterns

As part of your role you will working shifts along side the staff team.

The shifts are a mix of early shifts starting at 7am, late shifts finishing at 10pm, mid shifts which are flexible around the persons activities and also sleepovers which at times can be 24 hours.

You would work a mix of week days and weekends as well as taking part in the on call support, and there will be days where you would be required to work from the office which is based in Ellon.

About you

You will have significant experience working directly with individuals who have complex care and communication needs. You’re a natural leader who can motivate and guide colleagues, always striving to deliver person-centred care and set a strong example of best practices in social care.

This role could be perfect for you if:

• You hold a valid UK Driving Licence (essential for this role)
• SVQ level 2 in Health and Social Care and be in a position to work towards an SVQ3 as determined by the SSSC
• You are flexible, able to work across a range of shifts including days, evenings, and weekends.
• You possess strong IT and organisational skills to manage office tasks efficiently.
• You have a deep understanding and experience of person-centred practice.
• You are skilled in coaching and mentoring colleagues to foster their development.
• You have exceptional communication skills, especially in conveying complex and sensitive information.

If you're ready to take the next step in your career and be a key player in a team dedicated to improving lives, apply now and join us in making a meaningful difference.

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.