Job reference: 001350

Salary: £13.45 - £13.66 per hour

Closing date: 31/07/2026

Location: Glenrothes

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.

Please note: 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

Finglassie comprises two purpose-built 4-bedroom semi-detached bungalows. Each home features:

• Spacious shared kitchen and lounge areas for meals, activities and socialising
• Private bedrooms with adapted bathrooms for each person supported

We support individuals with a range of complex needs, including:

• Learning disabilities
• Sensory impairments (hearing and vision)
• Epilepsy
• Congenital rubella syndrome
• Behaviours that challenge

Each person has a bespoke, person-centred support plan, and our team provides 24/7 support to help them achieve their personal goals and live the life they choose.

What life at Finglassie looks like

This is a vibrant, fun and active service where the people we support enjoy a wide variety of activities, including:

• Swimming sessions at the warm pool
• Bowling, cinema trips and train journeys
• Festivals, gigs and local events
• Days out to Fife Zoo and the Deer Park
• Holidays away and day trips
• Karaoke, discos and games nights
• Arts, crafts, pampering and relaxation sessions

Drivers are preferred to help support the people we work with to access their communities. If this sounds like fun—it is! And you could be part of it.

What you’ll do

As part of our team, you’ll:

• Provide person-centred support tailored to each individual
• Support people to access activities, hobbies and their community
• Help with daily living tasks and personal care
• Build meaningful relationships and promote independence

Every day is different, rewarding and full of opportunities to make a real difference.

Additional Benefits

• Full training provided, so if you have the right values and a positive attitude, we’ll support you every step of the way
• Supportive, friendly team environment

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.