About us
Looking for a rewarding career in Social Care? At Sense Scotland, we take immense pride in our work and are currently seeking new talent to join us in supporting individuals with their everyday lives. Our vision is to help those we support lead fulfilling and happy lives, enabling them to achieve their own ambitions. We prioritise strong values, fostering warm relationships, and creating positive experiences. We value input from all staff members, ensuring meaningful outcomes through the commitment to our core values. We are currently recruiting in the Fort William area for full time and part time Support Practitioners. Join us in making a real difference and embark on a fulfilling journey at Sense Scotland. About the service
Fort William Service is a versatile and exciting place to work where no two days are the same. Value based communication is at the heart of everything we do and we tailor our support to meet the needs of individuals who live in their own homes. The role as a support practitioner offers 18.5 or 37 hours per week and will involve supporting our 24-hour housing support services working with individuals who have a range of complex support needs, who do not always communicate through speech. You will work on a 1:2:1 basis assisting people with day to day living, encouraging them to live happy meaningful lives and achieve their personal goals/ambitions both at home and in the wider community. Your role will be centred around building trusting relationships as a foundation to assist with practical tasks such as: Support individuals in their own homes with personal care, housework, administering medication, meal preparation, supporting with finances, companionship, etc. Liaise with families and other professionals in order to provide the best quality care. Promote independence and individuality according to each client's Support Plan. Record daily tasks and maintain accurate up to date records. Work as part of a team, effectively communicating with staff team, families and people supported. At Sense Scotland, we take great pride in providing a diverse range of engaging activities for the people we support. We understand that life is about more than just support and care—it's about enjoyment, fulfilment, and meaningful experiences. Shift Patterns Our Fort William Housing Support service operates 24/7, 365 days a year, using a rota-based system. Shifts are 24 hours long, running from 8:00 AM to 8:00 AM the following day. Each shift includes 15 hours of active support and a 9-hour sleepover period. 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! Working for us
We offer a rewarding role with the opportunity to develop your skills and future career in an enriching environment, some of these include: Retention payment of £500 – we reward our people. 100’s of discount options to use at high street stores, events, cinemas, restaurants, and more! Earn £250 by referring a friend. Training and development – opportunities to expand your skills and knowledge via our e-learning packages and so much more. Generous annual leave entitlement – 24 days annual leave plus 12 Public Holidays which increases with length of service. Pension scheme to help you save for the future. Access to our Employee Assistance Programme which offers practical, impartial support on issues impacting your life. Cycle to Work scheme and HSF Health Plan, your health and wellbeing is important to us. Our full list of benefits can be found
here . Please note that Terms and Conditions and/or qualifying criteria apply to the benefits listed above.
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Looking for a rewarding career in Social Care? At Sense Scotland, we take immense pride in our work and are currently seeking new talent to join us in supporting individuals with their everyday lives. Our vision is to help those we support lead fulfilling and happy lives, enabling them to achieve their own ambitions. We prioritise strong values, fostering warm relationships, and creating positive experiences. We value input from all staff members, ensuring meaningful outcomes through the commitment to our core values. We are currently recruiting in the Fort William area for full time and part time Support Practitioners. Join us in making a real difference and embark on a fulfilling journey at Sense Scotland. About the service
Fort William Service is a versatile and exciting place to work where no two days are the same. Value based communication is at the heart of everything we do and we tailor our support to meet the needs of individuals who live in their own homes. The role as a support practitioner offers 18.5 or 37 hours per week and will involve supporting our 24-hour housing support services working with individuals who have a range of complex support needs, who do not always communicate through speech. You will work on a 1:2:1 basis assisting people with day to day living, encouraging them to live happy meaningful lives and achieve their personal goals/ambitions both at home and in the wider community. Your role will be centred around building trusting relationships as a foundation to assist with practical tasks such as: Support individuals in their own homes with personal care, housework, administering medication, meal preparation, supporting with finances, companionship, etc. Liaise with families and other professionals in order to provide the best quality care. Promote independence and individuality according to each client's Support Plan. Record daily tasks and maintain accurate up to date records. Work as part of a team, effectively communicating with staff team, families and people supported. At Sense Scotland, we take great pride in providing a diverse range of engaging activities for the people we support. We understand that life is about more than just support and care—it's about enjoyment, fulfilment, and meaningful experiences. Shift Patterns Our Fort William Housing Support service operates 24/7, 365 days a year, using a rota-based system. Shifts are 24 hours long, running from 8:00 AM to 8:00 AM the following day. Each shift includes 15 hours of active support and a 9-hour sleepover period. 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! Working for us
We offer a rewarding role with the opportunity to develop your skills and future career in an enriching environment, some of these include: Retention payment of £500 – we reward our people. 100’s of discount options to use at high street stores, events, cinemas, restaurants, and more! Earn £250 by referring a friend. Training and development – opportunities to expand your skills and knowledge via our e-learning packages and so much more. Generous annual leave entitlement – 24 days annual leave plus 12 Public Holidays which increases with length of service. Pension scheme to help you save for the future. Access to our Employee Assistance Programme which offers practical, impartial support on issues impacting your life. Cycle to Work scheme and HSF Health Plan, your health and wellbeing is important to us. Our full list of benefits can be found
here . Please note that Terms and Conditions and/or qualifying criteria apply to the benefits listed above.
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