Support Practitioner - Dundee
| Posting date: | 23 December 2025 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £12.60 to £12.81 per hour |
| Additional salary information: | Plus pension contributions and excellent staff benefits |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 09 January 2026 |
| Location: | Dundee, Scotland |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | Sense Scotland |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | JT1238 |
Summary
Sense Scotland is recruiting now in Dundee for a Support Worker offering full time (37 hours) hours per week. This is a 24 hour housing support service and shifts will include early and late shifts, sleepover and waken night shifts, weekends and public holidays therefore flexibility is required to meet the needs of the service.
Day to day you will
>Promote independence, individuality and achievement of goals, with the voices of the people we support at the very centre of everything you do
>Assist with various tasks such as personal care, housework, administering medication and meal preparation
>Attend and participate in meaningful activities both at home and in the community, including cinema, music groups, travel, art, walking groups, voluntary work and swimming
>Liaise with your team and with others to review and ensure you are providing the best quality care
>Maintain accurate up-to-date daily recordings
What we’re looking for
We welcome applicants from all backgrounds. Experience is not required – we care much more about your values, enthusiasm and willingness to learn. The skills you need, we will train you in.
Desirable qualities include;
>A person-centred mindset
>Good communication and teamwork skills
>Willingness to learn and adapt
>Experience or interest in supporting people with complex needs
What we offer
>Full training and ongoing development
>Supportive team environment
>Opportunities for career progression
>A chance to make a meaningful impact every day
Why you’ll love working here
>Every day is different – no two people we support are the same, and no two days are either.
>You’ll be part of a caring, inclusive team that values collaboration, respect, and kindness.
>We invest in you – with full training, ongoing development, and opportunities to grow your career.
>Your work matters – you’ll be helping people live more independently, confidently, and joyfully.
>A supportive environment – where your ideas and contributions are genuinely valued.
Join us in making a real difference and embark on a fulfilling journey at Sense Scotland.
Day to day you will
>Promote independence, individuality and achievement of goals, with the voices of the people we support at the very centre of everything you do
>Assist with various tasks such as personal care, housework, administering medication and meal preparation
>Attend and participate in meaningful activities both at home and in the community, including cinema, music groups, travel, art, walking groups, voluntary work and swimming
>Liaise with your team and with others to review and ensure you are providing the best quality care
>Maintain accurate up-to-date daily recordings
What we’re looking for
We welcome applicants from all backgrounds. Experience is not required – we care much more about your values, enthusiasm and willingness to learn. The skills you need, we will train you in.
Desirable qualities include;
>A person-centred mindset
>Good communication and teamwork skills
>Willingness to learn and adapt
>Experience or interest in supporting people with complex needs
What we offer
>Full training and ongoing development
>Supportive team environment
>Opportunities for career progression
>A chance to make a meaningful impact every day
Why you’ll love working here
>Every day is different – no two people we support are the same, and no two days are either.
>You’ll be part of a caring, inclusive team that values collaboration, respect, and kindness.
>We invest in you – with full training, ongoing development, and opportunities to grow your career.
>Your work matters – you’ll be helping people live more independently, confidently, and joyfully.
>A supportive environment – where your ideas and contributions are genuinely valued.
Join us in making a real difference and embark on a fulfilling journey at Sense Scotland.
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