Job reference:001286

Salary:£12.60 - £12.81 per hour

Closing date:15/03/2026

Department:Aberdeen and Aberdeenshire

Location:Ellon

Employment type:Permanent

Hours Per Week:59

Closing date:15/03/2026

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

By join our supportive team in Ellon you'll make a real difference every day. Our friendly teams in Ellon are dedicated to empowering adults with complex needs to live as independently and joyfully as possible. We support individuals with a range of needs, including epilepsy, autism, Angelman syndrome, and learning disabilities, across two welcoming multi‑occupancy homes — one supporting three people and the other supporting two.

What your new role looks like

As a Support Worker with Sense Scotland, you’ll provide person‑centred, high‑quality care tailored to each individual. Every day brings variety, purpose, and the chance to build meaningful relationships.

Your support will include:

• Personal care
• Medication management
• Finance support
• Social and leisure activities
• Household tasks
• Promoting independence and wellbeing

Because the people we support enjoy a wide range of activities in the community, a driving licence is essential for this role.

Shift Patterns

To provide consistent and flexible support, you’ll work a mix of the following shifts:

• 8:00am – 10:00pm
• 8:00am – 8:00am (includes sleepover)
• 7:00am – 9:30pm
• 8:00am – 3:30pm

We also offer 5-hour activity shifts, usually 9:30am – 2:30pm, with occasional later times depending on planned activities.

Why join us?

You’ll be part of a warm, supportive team where your contribution truly matters. If you’re compassionate, motivated, and ready for a rewarding role where no two days are the same, this could be the perfect fit.

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.