Job reference: 001388

Salary: £13.45 - £13.66 per hour

Closing date: 15/08/2026

Location: Cruden Bay

Employment type: Permanent

Hours Per Week: Full Time (37 hours) and Part Time (22 hours) per week

About us

Looking for a rewarding career in Social Care?

Please note and consider before applying;

• You must hold a full UK driving licence
• You must be flexible in your approach to the noted shift pattern

Join us in making a real difference and embark on a fulfilling journey at Sense Scotland.

About the service

Based in the lovely village of Cruden Bay, this role involves supporting two individuals within their own homes. Due to the peoples sensory impairments and learning disabilities, you will provide support with personal care, social outings, household duties, attending health appointments, and managing finances and medication.

You will encourage the individuals to be as independent as possible, helping them to develop new skills, try new experiences, and continue attending the groups and activities they enjoy.

Some of the activities they currently enjoy include swimming, bowling, cycling, baking, spending time with family, and going on holidays (sometimes abroad!).

Due to the wide range of activities the individuals participate in, as well as the rural location of the service, a full UK driving license is essential for this role.

Shift patterns

The shift times within this service are:

• 7am - 4pm
• 4pm - 10pm
• 10am - 8pm
• 8am - 5pm
• 5pm - 8am including sleepover (paid at normal hourly rate)
• 8am - 8am including sleepover (paid at normal hourly rate)

You will be expected to work a mix of these shift patterns, including weekends, on a rota basis. Flexibility is essential to meet the needs of the individuals we support.

About you

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

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Working for us

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