Job reference:001291

Salary:£12.60 - £12.81 per hour

Closing date:22/03/2026

Department:Phew

Location:Motherwell (Phew)

Employment type:Permanent

Hours Per Week:0 - 37 hours

Closing date:22/03/2026

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.

Please note that we do NOT currently offer visa sponsorship for our vacancies and would therefore ask that you do not apply if you require sponsorship.

About the service

PHEW Scotland offers high‑quality residential short breaks for adults with learning disabilities, many of whom also have physical disabilities. Our welcoming and comfortable 14‑bed unit delivers a safe, person‑centred respite care that empowers guests to make choices, pursue meaningful experiences, and enjoy inclusive community opportunities.

About the Role

We are looking for compassionate and motivated Support Workers to join our skilled and dedicated team. Working within our fully equipped respite unit — including high‑profile beds, tracking hoists, specialised bathrooms, and access to a community minibus — you will provide personalised care that reflects each guest’s choices, needs, and aspirations.

We are currently offering the following hours;

Full Time: 37 hours
Part Time: 25 hours
Part Time (nights): 20.5 hours
Relief contract

Shift patterns

Days 7.45am - 3pm - Lates 2.45pm - 10pm or Long day 7.45am - 9pm
Night shift: 9.45pm finish at 8am (over two nights)

What you'll do

• Deliver high‑quality, dignified, respectful care tailored to individual care plans
• Support guests with personal care, health and wellbeing needs, and daily activities
• Encourage choice, independence, and involvement in community outings
• Work collaboratively with families, carers and the wider staff team
• Promote equality, diversity, privacy and human rights at all times

What we offer

• A supportive, experienced team environment
• Meaningful work that makes a real difference
• The opportunity to build rewarding relationships with guests and families

If you are compassionate, reliable and committed to delivering excellent support, we’d love to hear from you.

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.