Female Support Worker Mosspark

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.

• This is a Female Support Worker* role. For this position female is an occupational requirement as defined by the Equality Act 2010.
• We do NOT currently offer visa sponsorship for our vacancies and would therefore ask that you do not apply if you require sponsorship.

Our team at our Mosspark Service was recently awarded Excellent grades by the Care Inspectorate recognition of the outstanding person-centred care we provide every day.

At Mosspark youll find a small but dedicated team supporting two individuals who are primarily deafblind with complex and diverse needs. Some may not communicate verbally so we focus on value-based communication tailoring our support to meet each persons unique way of connecting with the world.

Every day here is different and meaningful. We are committed to empowering the people we support to live fulfilling independent lives through personalised care and engaging activities. Our team works closely together to create a safe welcoming environment where individuals feel valued and encouraged to thrive.

If youre compassionate flexible and passionate about making a real difference Mosspark is the place for you.

At our Mosspark service we support two vibrant females aged between 39 and 50 who live in a shared house in the Pollok area of Glasgow. They have various health conditions including epilepsy deaf-blindness and mobility issues.

You will work on a 1:1 basis assisting them with day-to-day living assisting them and encouraging them to live happy meaningful lives and achieve their personal goals/ambitions both at home and in the wider community.

Your role will be centred around building trusting relationships as a foundation to assist with practical tasks such as:

• Support within their own homes with personal care housework administering medication meal preparation support with finances companionship etc
• Liaise with families and other professionals to provide the best quality care
• Promote independence and individuality according to their Support Plan
• Record daily tasks and maintain accurate records
• Work as part of a team effectively communicating with the staff team families and people supported.

The ladies we support are sociable and always up for fun! They enjoy local walks shopping sprees and movie nights at the cinema. Tuesday nights are a highlight at their favourite disco club where they meet friends and dance the night away. They look forward to their annual holidays and love planning exciting social activities with friends and family ensuring every day is filled with joy and laughter.

Our Mosspark Service provides round-the-clock support every day of the year.
As a Female Support Worker* you will work 35 hours over 7 days of the week therefore weekend work is required.
Shifts include a mix of early shifts (07:30 14:30) and late shifts (14:30 21:30)

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.

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!

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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.