Support Worker Motherwell

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;

• 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.

Our 24-hour housing support service in Motherwell provides exceptional person-centred care to two individuals living in their own homes. Both are primarily deafblind and have complex support needs. Communication is tailored to each individuals preferences with speech being just one of many methods used. A consistent routine is essential and each person has an individualised support plan to ensure their needs are met with the highest standard of care.

The individuals we support have diverse interests including sensory activities music sessions swimming local walks long drives and spending time with family and friends. One particularly enjoys the excitement of attending gigs and your role youll help them participate in these activities explore new experiences and build meaningful connections.

We provide a shared vehicle for transportation so a valid driving licence is required. Youll offer 1:1 or 2:1 support throughout the day assisting with daily living tasks promoting independence and supporting them to achieve their personal goals and aspirations both at home and in the community.

Personal care housework medication administration meal preparation financial support and companionship
Helping to maintain and build relationships and friendships
Liaising with families and professionals to ensure the highest quality care
Promoting independence and individuality as outlined in the Support Plan
Recording daily tasks and maintaining accurate records
Collaborating with the team families and individuals to provide seamless support

At Sense Scotland we believe in offering more than just careits about creating joy fostering connection and enabling meaningful engagement. To support you in your role we provide comprehensive training and development opportunities helping you to grow and thrive within our organisation.

Youll be part of a supportive and collaborative team that values empathy creativity and a shared commitment to making a difference. Together we create a positive environment where everyone can flourish.

Our Motherwell service provides round-the-clock care 365 days a year and we offer flexible team rotas to ensure consistent high-quality support. Our shifts are designed to provide coverage throughout the day and night with a range of patterns across seven days:

• Early Shifts: 07:30 AM 14:30 PM
• Late Shifts: 14:00 PM 22:00 PM
• Wakened Nightshift: 21:45 PM 07:45 AM

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!

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.