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.
Join us in making a real difference and embark on a fulfilling journey at Sense Scotland.
About the service
Dundee Day Support Services is registered under one branch within the Care Inspectorate covering more than one location - Support Service without Care at Home.
Dundee Support Services operates from 8am until 10pm, over 7 days across two bases in Dundee. All the adults we support have a learning disability and complex communication support needs.
Our enthusiastic team pride themselves in assisting the people they support to live a full, active and independent lifestyle despite any challenges they may face. Our services offer excellent facilities and opportunities for these individuals to have fun accessing a range of activities. Our team also provide a safe, warm space to meet up and socialise with their peers, all whilst receiving specialist therapeutic support.
Your job will be to provide a person-centred package in order to meet the needs of the people using the service, including supporting with personal care, moving and assisting, support with non-verbal communication and sensory techniques, promote having fun and achieving goals within their life.
- The Hillview base offers a more therapeutic type of support using a base where there are activity spaces available to support on a 1:1 or 2:1 basis.
- Community Links is a drop-in space offering a place to rest, have some food or be supported with personal care.
As an organisation, Sense Scotland is very committed to staff development. You will have access to induction, regular supervision, peer support meetings and management and practice development forums.
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. We are looking for individuals that have past experience within a caring role that are looking for something new. Being a driver would be advantageous.
Please note and consider before applying:
- Whilst these are NOT driver essential roles, a full UK driving licence would be preferable.
- We do NOT currently offer visa sponsorship for our vacancies and would therefore ask that you do not apply if you require sponsorship.
- Interviews will be held in person on Monday 7 December 2026.
Working for us
We offer a rewarding role with the opportunity to develop your skills and future career in an enriching environment. View our Work With Us Information Pack.
Support Worker - Day Support Service in Dundee employer: Sense Scotland
At Sense Scotland, we are dedicated to creating a supportive and fulfilling work environment for our employees in the picturesque village of Cruden Bay. Our strong values and commitment to staff input foster a culture of collaboration and personal growth, allowing you to make a meaningful impact in the lives of those we support. With flexible shift patterns and opportunities for skill development, joining our team means embarking on a rewarding journey where your passion for care can truly shine.
