Sense Scotland are currently seeking full & part time Support Practitioners to work within our 24 hour housing support services in Auchtermuchty, Fife.

We care, connect and communication while supporting people with a range of complex needs so they can live independent fulfilling lives.

Already an experienced Support Practitioner and looking for a move or are you someone who has always wanted to work in social care? No experience needed, we will train and support you!

What your day will look like:

You will be working with people on a 1-2-1 basis or as part of the team helping to support and assisting people in their day to day lives, whether it be cooking, communicating, shopping, going out for the day. cinema, arts, bowling or walking. We take the time to get to know the people we support and take a person-centred approach to care. You will be supporting people in a housing support setting and working various shift patterns. The role will include person care, from helping someone brush their teeth or combing their hair. No two days are the same!

Our Values

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

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

We offer a wide range of staff benefits; these include:

• Flexible working arrangements and family-friendly policies
• Generous annual leave entitlement (pro-rata) – 36 days (including public holidays)
• Pension scheme
• Training and Development – we support social care qualifications via our onsite SVQ centre
• Life insurance benefit
• Perkbox scheme/staff discounts
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Annual Employee Awards Event
• Blue Light Card Membership
• £500 retention bonus once completed probationary period
• Staff referral incentive
• Health and wellbeing support
• Monthly staff award £voucher draw