Job reference:001293

Salary:£12.60 - £12.81 per hour

Closing date:22/03/2026

Department:Airdrie

Location:Airdrie

Employment type:Permanent

Hours Per Week:30

Closing date:22/03/2026

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

We are looking for a compassionate and motivated Support Worker to join our dedicated team in Airdrie, providing 1:1, person‑centred support to a gentleman living independently in his own flat. This service includes 24‑hour support with a sleepover provision and only those with a full UK driving licence will be considered.

The gentleman you will be supporting enjoys an active outdoor lifestyle. He likes to go out every day, often using his own car to visit quieter places such as parks, museums, beaches, and scenic walking areas. He prefers calm environments and is not keen on busy or noisy spaces. He also values time with his family and enjoys meeting up with friends from time to time.

He does not use speech to communicate and has a visual impairment, so building a positive and trusting relationship is essential. You will be supported to learn his individual communication style and to provide patient, consistent, high‑quality care that meets his needs.

You will be joining a stable and experienced staff team who know him well. As a new team member, you will receive full guidance, training, and ongoing support to help you settle into your role and deliver excellent, person‑centred support both at home and in the community.

Shift patterns: Shift times are generally, 8am to 5pm or 11am to 8am (which includes a sleepover) however these may vary depending on the needs of the service. Over a 4 week period there will be approx. 5 sleepovers.

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

• Hold a full UK driving licence for a manual or automatic car (essential)
• Good team-working skills and a positive attitude are essential qualities
• Ability to communicate effectively and use your own initiative
• Be confident and calm should the person supported become distressed
• Strong work ethic and organised to support routines
• Able to prioritise and manage workloads
• Eager to develop
• A genuine passion for caring for others

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.