Support Worker - Saltcoats

About the service

Ayrshire Care at Home and Housing Support Services

Sense Scotland supports a number of adults with communication support needs and /or a physical/learning disability across Ayrshire. Within Ayrshire we provide Care at Home and Housing Support services to 5 individuals within their own tenancies. Sense provides flexible 24hr support to the people we work for and pride themselves on ensuring that small dedicated teams of support are built round the people we work for to ensure they have consistency in their lives.

All of the people who use our services require practical help for day to day living including assistance to communicate their needs, support with mobility and in some cases support with eating and drinking and personal care. Some individuals do not communicate through speech but through their behaviour and for some this can present challenges. You will receive extensive training in understanding behaviours and how best to manage this.

The people we support have access to their own vehicle therefore a clean driving license is desirable. There will be 1:1 working required but you will have regular access to peer support and the opportunity work alongside other supervisors and managers for guidance. Experience is desirable but not essential as we provide extensive training, local induction and regular support check-ins.

The current vacancy is based in the Saltcoats area. The ability to work early and back shifts is required (8am-8pm).

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!

Please note:- We do NOT currently offer visa sponsorship for our vacancies