Job reference:001328

Salary:£13.45 - £13.66 per hour

Closing date:30/05/2026

Location:Ellon

Employment type:Permanent

Hours Per Week:Part time (35, 15, 14 hours per week)

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.

About the service

We support 7 amazing individuals across 3 services in Ellon, and we’re looking for compassionate, motivated Support Workers to join our team. The people we support have a range of health and support needs, including epilepsy, autism, Angelman syndrome, and sensory impairments (such as deafness or blindness). No two days are the same, and that’s what makes this role so rewarding.

About the role

You’ll be supporting people with their day to day lives, helping them to live as independently, confidently, and happily as possible. This includes:

• Medication and health support
• Personal care and wellbeing
• Managing finances
• Attending appointments
• Household tasks

But this role is about more than support — it’s about sharing life experiences. The people we support love getting out and trying new things, and you’ll be right there with them. Current activities include:

• Swimming
• Horse riding
• Discos
• Cinema trips
• Theatre visits
• Day trips and holidays

…and much more! Because of our active lifestyles, being able to drive is essential, so no one misses out on the fun.

Shift patterns

We offer a variety of shift patterns across our services, including:

• 8am – 10pm
• 10am – 3pm
• 7am – 10pm
• 8am – 3pm
• 8am – 8am (including sleepover)

Shifts are flexible and activity led, meaning times may change to suit what’s planned for the day.

Why join us?

• A role where you can genuinely change lives
• Varied, meaningful work — no two days are the same
• Be part of memorable moments and new experiences

If you’re caring, adaptable, and looking for a job that’s truly rewarding, we’d love to hear from you.

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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. View our Work With Us Information Pack.