Job reference: 001362

Salary: £13.45 - £13.66 per hour

Closing date: 30/06/2026

Location: Aberdeenshire

Employment type: Permanent

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

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.

Important Information - before applying, please note;

• This role is driver essential and drivers must hold a full UK driving licence (manual or automatic) to be considered.

About the service

Our friendly team in Cruden Bay Aberdeenshire empowers adults with complex needs to live as independently as possible. As a Support Worker, you’ll help people build life skills, enjoy meaningful activities and feel confident in their own homes. No two days are the same — and there’s always something to look forward to.

About the people we support

Life in Cruden Bay is busy, joyful and full of variety! You might find yourself enjoying carriage riding, cinema trips, para football, long walks, visits to the zoo, or relaxing sessions in the Snoezelen. There are also day centre visits and the occasional holiday. Our team works hard to make every day one to remember.

Are you our ideal team member?

You’re someone who is patient, friendly, fun to be around and committed to making a difference. You should feel confident working 1:1 and comfortable supporting people with their everyday routines.

We’d love you to have:

• A full UK manual driving licence (essential for this role)
• A willingness to support with personal care
• Basic cooking and household skills
• Enthusiasm, empathy, reliability and a positive attitude

Don’t worry if you haven’t done this before — we provide full training, ongoing support and all the skills you’ll need to succeed.

What you’ll be doing

• Supporting with personal care, medication and daily living
• Encouraging healthy, independent routines
• Joining in activities such as swimming, arts & crafts, pamper sessions, walks, picnics and more
• Driving people to appointments and social events

Working patterns

This is a 24‑hour housing support service offering 37 hours (full time) per week. Shifts are allocated via a varied and supportive rota will include early mornings, evenings, weekends, sleepovers, night shifts and public holidays

Why you’ll love working with us

• Every day is different — full of fun, challenge and purpose
• A warm, supportive team with on‑site supervisors and managers
• Professional development with ongoing learning and training
• A role that really matters — where your work improves lives

If you’re kind, patient and ready to make a difference, we’d love 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. View our Work With Us Information Pack.