Support Worker - Forfar

At Sense Scotland we deliver vital support that makes a real positive impact to vulnerable individuals, and we value the work each staff member provides to ensure key goals are supported for those we care for. Our vision is the people we work with to live meaningful independent lives in a world that supports them to achieve their own ambitions. We do this by committing to our core values in practice and align this to all we do.

Our values

• Be open and honest.
• Recognise individual worth.
• Build relationships through trust.
• Act on the basis of individuals aspirations and needs.
• Be accountable.

Your new role

You will be part of our dedicated team and join us a Support Worker working within our housing support service which is set within an idyllic location with beautiful surrounds. The building benefits from a spacious communal lounge and kitchen area that can be used for a variety of different activities. There is also an activity room and a very spacious garden. There are currently 4 individuals who each have their own flat within a purpose-built building who each have their own complex needs including, but not limited to, Impaired Vision, Hearing Impairment, Learning disabilities, Challenging behaviour, Epilepsy and Congenital Rubella Syndrome. Given the complexity of needs, each person’s support package is bespoke to their individual needs. Individuals in this service are supported in every element of their lives, with a focus on person-centred care. We have a strong focus on supporting the individuals to achieve their goals and aspirations in their lives. We use a variety of communication methods including British Sign Language and Makaton

What you need succeed

• Have a natural ability to manage and respond to individual needs
• Be able to work as a team and work 1-2-1 with key individuals
• Adapt to changeable situations and respond to residents needs
• Experience of working within a social care setting or passionate about support work
• Be able to build/develop positive long last relationship with residents
• Member of PVG Scheme & SSSC Registration (will be supported by Sense Scotland)
• Reliable
• SVQ Level 2 in Health & Social Care or above/HNC desirable

What you will get in return

• Ongoing support and training
• Opportunity to make a difference to someone’s life
• Potential career progression and further supporting qualifications
• Flexible working
• Excellent annual holiday entitlement (36 days including bank holidays)
• Opportunity to work for a well-respected charity who have strong core values
• Be part of a team of social care professionals
• Pension scheme
• Death in Service benefit
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Annual Employee Awards Event