Support Worker - Bridge of Earn (Perthshire)
- Location:
- Sense Scotland, Bridge of Earn (Perthshire), PH2 9PN
- Rate:
- £13.45 - £13.66 per hour
- Contract Type:
- Permanent, Supply/Casual/Relief
- Position Type:
- Full Time, Part Time, Supply/Casual/Relief
- Hours:
- 37 hours per week
Sense Scotland – Bridge of Earn Service – Full time, Part time and Relief hours
About the service
Set within the rural village of Bridge of Earn, 4 miles from the city of Perth we have an enthusiastic support team providing 24hr care to people living with complex needs (such as learning disabilities, complex epilepsy, autism and down syndrome) within their own home.
The team work hard to create a warm and welcoming environment to ensure everyone including staff feel safe and supported. The team are dedicated to ensure they provide a high standard of care that enables the people we support to live a full, active and independent life tailored to their needs and aspiration.
Our team work on a rota system and where possible flexible working hours are always considered as we encourage a healthy home work life balance.
Shifts are: Early 7.30am – 3pm, Late 2pm – 10pm and Night 10pm – 8am
What your day could look like
You’ll work 1:2:1 with an adult, supporting them in their day to day life and helping them work towards their personal goals. No two days are the same and your support might include:
• Cooking and household tasks
• Managing finances
• Attending appointments
• Encouraging hobbies such as bowling, swimming, walking, shopping, arts and crafts
• Supporting with personal care (full training provided)
You’ll play a key role in helping someone enjoy their life and build confidence in the things they love.
This role is perfect for you if you are:
• Happy to support personal care
• Able to work a flexible 7 day rota
• Comfortable working independently
• Organised, reliable and a good timekeeper
What you’ll bring
We’re looking for people who take pride in helping others and who want to make a genuine difference. You’ll thrive in this role if you have:
• Strong teamwork skills and a positive attitude
• Confidence to use your initiative
• Willingness to develop and grow
• Patience, empathy, and understanding
Please note: We do NOT currently offer visa sponsorship for our vacancies.