About us

Looking for a rewarding career in Social Care?

At Sense Scotland, we take pride in supporting people with learning disabilities and additional support needs to live fulfilling, happy lives and achieve their own ambitions. Our work is built around strong values, meaningful relationships and creating positive, person-centred experiences that are tailored to each individual’s needs, preferences and goals.

We are currently recruiting two Support Workers offering 30 hours per week to join our Dundee Respite Team. This is a fully flexible role, working across a rota including early and late shifts, sleepovers, night shifts, weekends and public holidays.

Please note and consider before applying:

Flexibility required to meet the needs of the service we provide.

About the service

Dundee Respite is a 3-bed, 24-hour service supporting individuals with a range of complex needs, including communication support, behavioural support and sensory impairment. We provide respite breaks 7 days a week, all year round.

Our aim is to deliver a fun, stimulating and person-centred service that is individually tailored, developed in partnership with the people we support and their families, ensuring each person’s voice, choices and outcomes are at the heart of everything we do. People are supported to enjoy a wide range of activities both within the service and out in the community, while also developing independence and life skills at their own pace—meaning no two days are ever the same.

Who we are looking for

The people we support are looking for Support Workers who are fun, creative and enthusiastic about planning activities that reflect their individual interests, routines and choices. They enjoy getting out and about and trying new things – from trips to the cinema, feeding the ducks at the park, to even heading on a bus trip to Arbroath for lunch.

They are also looking for someone who is patient, caring and understanding, who can adapt their approach to suit each individual, promote independence, and provide consistent, reassuring support with daily routines. This includes support with personal care, medication and ensuring they feel safe both within the service and when out in the community.

Shift pattern

Enjoy a varied shift pattern with a supportive team rota designed to promote a healthy work-life balance. You'll typically work 4 days out of 7, with up to 3 sleepovers per month, giving you plenty of time to enjoy life outside of work.

Occasionally, you may be required to work a waking night shift to cover annual leave or training. Where possible, advance notice will be provided.

Shift Times

Early: 7:30am to 2:30pm
Late: 2:00pm to 10:00pm
Sleepover: 10:00pm to 7:30am (paid at your normal hourly rate)

About you

At Sense Scotland, what matters most is that you have a genuine passion for making a difference in someone’s life by providing care that is respectful, empowering and tailored to the individual.

You will:

Be positive, reliable and a strong team player
Be able to communicate well and use your initiative
Be organised and able to support structured routines
Be caring, patient and understanding
Have a strong work ethic and a willingness to learn and develop
Be committed to deliver person-centred support, recognising and responding to each individual’s unique needs, preferences and aspirations

If you’re passionate about supporting people to live meaningful lives and take part in activities they love, while building strong, positive relationships, this role is for you.

Whether you already have experience in social care or are looking for a new, rewarding career, we would love to hear from you.

For information: We reserve the right to close the advert early should we reach a maximum number of applications.

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.

save_altSupport Worker Job Description (PDF) (PDF, KB)

Connect with a cause that needs you!

Support Worker