Support Worker - Waking Nights - Bellahouston

About the service

We are currently seeking compassionate and dedicated Support Workers to join our Night Shift Team based in the Bellahouston area of Glasgow. This role involves providing night time support to 2 individuals who reside in their own homes, fostering an environment that promotes their well-being.

About the role

At Sense Scotland, we believe that night-time care is just as important as daytime support. Our Waking Night Support Team plays a vital role in ensuring that the people we support feel safe, comfortable, and valued throughout the night.

As a Waking Night Support Worker, you’ll be an integral part of a dedicated team, working to create a calm and reassuring environment where individuals with complex needs and learning disabilities can rest peacefully and wake up feeling secure, refreshed, and well cared for. This role is key in maintaining the safety and well-being of the people we support during the night.

Key responsibilities include:

• Conducting regular "keeping safe" checks to ensure well-being.

• Supporting individuals with evening and morning routines.

• Accurately updating support plans, incident logs, and health & safety records.

• Providing personal care, meal preparation, and medication administration.

We provide full training, induction, and work-shadowing to set you up for success.

Shift details:

Shifts are 8 PM – 8 AM on a rolling rota, designed to support work-life balance. Please note; flexibility is required whereby occasional day shift working will be mandatory for training and team building.

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

Important Information - before applying, please note;

• We do NOT currently offer visa sponsorship for our vacancies and would therefore ask that you do not apply if you require sponsorship.