Respite Support Practitioner
| Posting date: | 10 September 2025 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £12.60 per hour |
| Additional salary information: | Plus excellent staff benefits |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 23 September 2025 |
| Location: | Dundee, Scotland |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | Sense Scotland |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | JTrespite |
Summary
Sense Scotland - Join the team and make a difference every day!
Sense Scotland Dundee Respite is registered with the Care Inspectorate to provide a care home service for people with a learning disability and additional complex needs, including but not limited to, communication, behavioural support and sensory impairment.
Situated in the heart of the city and delivering 24-hour person-centred support, the service runs short breaks, respite and residential care seven days a week, all year round. The support delivered is unique to the person supported and tailored to their social, emotional and physical needs.
What your day will look like:
>Providing personal care, meal preparation, administering medication, housework, finances, and companionship.
>Collaborating with families and professionals to ensure high-quality care.
>Promoting independence and individuality, based on personalised Support Plans.
>Keeping accurate records of daily tasks and progress.
>Working as part of a supportive team, communicating effectively with colleagues, families, and those you support.
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
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.
Sense Scotland Dundee Respite is registered with the Care Inspectorate to provide a care home service for people with a learning disability and additional complex needs, including but not limited to, communication, behavioural support and sensory impairment.
Situated in the heart of the city and delivering 24-hour person-centred support, the service runs short breaks, respite and residential care seven days a week, all year round. The support delivered is unique to the person supported and tailored to their social, emotional and physical needs.
What your day will look like:
>Providing personal care, meal preparation, administering medication, housework, finances, and companionship.
>Collaborating with families and professionals to ensure high-quality care.
>Promoting independence and individuality, based on personalised Support Plans.
>Keeping accurate records of daily tasks and progress.
>Working as part of a supportive team, communicating effectively with colleagues, families, and those you support.
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
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.
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