Support Worker Forfar

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 and consider before applying;

• We do NOT currently offer visa sponsorship for our vacancies and would therefore ask that you do not apply if you require sponsorship
• Successful applicants will be invited to attend an in person interview Monday 21 or Tuesday 22 September 2026

At our Forfar Housing Support Service no two days are the same. We proudly support 4 adultseach with their own unique personalities strengths and needsacross their own tenancies.

Our service is specially designed for adults with learning disabilities and complex needs including dual sensory impairments complex communication needs and diabetes. We work closely with families and Welfare Guardians to ensure every person receives the highest quality support tailored entirely to them.

• Delivering a varied range of personal care
• Supporting people through behaviours that may challenge you
• Manual handling and Wheelchair pushing
• Administering and supporting with medication
• Cooking/Meal Preparation and Menu planning
• Support with household tasks including cleaning and shopping
• Provide support with finances
• Support to go on holidays or short breaks
• Writing and maintaining support plans and risk assessments

Shift pattern includes a variety of earlies lates and waking night shifts offering a flexible working structure. Team members work either alone or in a 2:1 arrangement but always support just one individual to ensure person centred care. Shifts are assigned through a rota system to maintain consistency and fairness across the team.

Youll be joining a small welcoming and experienced staff team supported by a Registered Manager an on site Locality Manager and a Team Leader. Youll always have guidance when you need itbut youll also have the space to bring your own ideas energy and compassion to your role. What matters most to us is you have a genuine passion for supporting people to live full meaningful independent lives.

• Great teamwork and a positive can do attitude
• Strong communication skills and confidence using your initiative
• Good organisation to support daily routines
• Ability to prioritise and manage tasks effectively
• Willingness to learn and grow
• Real compassion and joy in caring for others
• Patience understanding and empathy

We welcome people from all walks of life. You dont need experiencewhat matters most is your values enthusiasm and willingness to learn. Well provide all the training you need. Some qualities that help you thrive in this role:

• A person-centred approach
• Great communication and teamwork
• Openness to learning and adapting
• Interest or experience in supporting people with complex needs
• Being open honest and reliable

• No two days are the same every person we support is unique and so is every day.
• Youll be part of a caring inclusive team that values kindness respect and collaboration.
• We invest in you with training development and opportunities to grow your career.
• Your work will have real impact helping people live more independently confidently and joyfully.
• Youll be in a supportive environment where your ideas and contributions are truly valued.

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.

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