Support Worker - Aberdeenshire
| Posting date: | 05 February 2026 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £24,242.00 to £24,646.00 per year, pro rata |
| Additional salary information: | Plus staff benefits |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 28 February 2026 |
| Location: | Cruden Bay, Peterhead |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | Sense Scotland |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | JT1272 |
Summary
Sense Scotland - Support Worker - Full time or Part time hours
About the service
Our friendly team in Cruden Bay Aberdeenshire empowers adults with complex needs to live as independently as possible. As a Support Worker, you’ll help people build life skills, enjoy meaningful activities and feel confident in their own homes. No two days are the same — and there’s always something to look forward to.
About the People We Support
Life in Cruden Bay is busy, joyful and full of variety! You might find yourself enjoying carriage riding, cinema trips, para football, long walks, visits to the zoo, or relaxing sessions in the Snoezelen. There are also day centre visits and the occasional holiday. Our team works hard to make every day one to remember.
Are You Our Ideal Team Member?
You’re someone who is patient, friendly, fun to be around and committed to making a difference. You should feel confident working 1:1 and comfortable supporting people with their everyday routines.
We’d love you to have:
>A full UK manual driving licence (essential for this role)
>A willingness to support with personal care
>Basic cooking and household skills
>Enthusiasm, empathy, reliability and a positive attitude
Don’t worry if you haven’t done this before — we provide full training, ongoing support and all the skills you’ll need to succeed.
What You’ll Be Doing
>Supporting with personal care, medication and daily living
>Encouraging healthy, independent routines
>Joining in activities such as swimming, arts & crafts, pamper sessions, walks, picnics and more
>Driving people to appointments and social events
Working Patterns
This is a 24‑hour housing support service offering: Full‑time (37 hours), part‑time (20 hours) and relief opportunities. There is a varied and supportive rota will include early mornings, evenings, weekends, sleepovers, night shifts and public holidays
Why You’ll Love Working With Us
>Every day is different — full of fun, challenge and purpose
>A warm, supportive team with on‑site supervisors and managers
>Professional development with ongoing learning and training
>A role that really matters — where your work improves lives
If you’re kind, patient and ready to make a difference, we’d love to hear from you!
About the service
Our friendly team in Cruden Bay Aberdeenshire empowers adults with complex needs to live as independently as possible. As a Support Worker, you’ll help people build life skills, enjoy meaningful activities and feel confident in their own homes. No two days are the same — and there’s always something to look forward to.
About the People We Support
Life in Cruden Bay is busy, joyful and full of variety! You might find yourself enjoying carriage riding, cinema trips, para football, long walks, visits to the zoo, or relaxing sessions in the Snoezelen. There are also day centre visits and the occasional holiday. Our team works hard to make every day one to remember.
Are You Our Ideal Team Member?
You’re someone who is patient, friendly, fun to be around and committed to making a difference. You should feel confident working 1:1 and comfortable supporting people with their everyday routines.
We’d love you to have:
>A full UK manual driving licence (essential for this role)
>A willingness to support with personal care
>Basic cooking and household skills
>Enthusiasm, empathy, reliability and a positive attitude
Don’t worry if you haven’t done this before — we provide full training, ongoing support and all the skills you’ll need to succeed.
What You’ll Be Doing
>Supporting with personal care, medication and daily living
>Encouraging healthy, independent routines
>Joining in activities such as swimming, arts & crafts, pamper sessions, walks, picnics and more
>Driving people to appointments and social events
Working Patterns
This is a 24‑hour housing support service offering: Full‑time (37 hours), part‑time (20 hours) and relief opportunities. There is a varied and supportive rota will include early mornings, evenings, weekends, sleepovers, night shifts and public holidays
Why You’ll Love Working With Us
>Every day is different — full of fun, challenge and purpose
>A warm, supportive team with on‑site supervisors and managers
>Professional development with ongoing learning and training
>A role that really matters — where your work improves lives
If you’re kind, patient and ready to make a difference, we’d love to hear from you!
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