Support Worker

Support Worker – Dundee

If you’re looking for a rewarding career in social care where you can make a genuine difference to people’s lives, Sense Scotland is recruiting Support Workers in Dundee.

The role offers £13.45–£13.66 per hour, with permanent full-time and part-time opportunities available. No previous care experience is required, as full training and ongoing support are provided.

However, Sense Scotland has confirmed that it does not currently offer visa sponsorship for its vacancies. Applicants who require sponsorship should therefore not apply.

Job Details

• Job Title: Support Worker
• Employer: Sense Scotland
• Job Reference: 001427
• Location: Dundee, Scotland
• Salary: £13.45–£13.66 per hour
• Employment Type: Permanent
• Hours: 0–37 hours per week
• Working Pattern: Full-time and part-time opportunities
• Closing Date: 18 October 2026
• Experience Required: No previous care experience required
• Visa Sponsorship: Not currently available

About Sense Scotland

Sense Scotland supports people to live fulfilling and independent lives by focusing on relationships, wellbeing, achievement and opportunities.

The organisation encourages its employees to bring their own interests, skills and passions into their work, helping create meaningful experiences for the people they support.

As a Support Worker, you’ll receive comprehensive training and ongoing support to help you develop your skills and build a career in social care.

About the Dundee Services

The role supports people across Sense Scotland’s Dundee services.

At the Tullideph service, seven adults are supported in their own individual tenancies. This includes six men and one woman.

The Walton Mill service supports five adults, including four men and one woman.

The people supported have individual personalities, interests, goals and support needs. These can include:

• Learning disabilities
• Autism and Asperger’s syndrome
• Epilepsy
• ADHD
• Diabetes
• Bipolar disorder
• Deafblindness and hearing impairment

The support is person-centred, with a focus on helping each individual make choices, develop independence and live the life they want.

About the Support Worker Role

As a Support Worker, you’ll help people live as independently as possible while supporting their wellbeing, choices and personal goals.

Every day can be different. You may support someone at home, help them participate in activities in the local community or provide practical assistance with everyday tasks.

The role provides an opportunity to build strong, trusting relationships with the people you support while helping them achieve meaningful outcomes.

Key Responsibilities

Your responsibilities may include:

• Promoting independence, choice and individuality.
• Ensuring the people supported remain at the centre of decisions about their lives.
• Providing practical support with personal care.
• Helping with household tasks and meal preparation.
• Supporting medication administration.
• Encouraging participation in hobbies, activities and community life.
• Supporting activities such as cinema trips, music groups, art, swimming and walking.
• Helping people access travel, volunteering and other meaningful opportunities.
• Working collaboratively with colleagues, families and other professionals.
• Maintaining accurate daily records.
• Contributing to individual support planning.
• Providing consistent, person-centred support.

Requirements and Person Specification

Sense Scotland states that previous care experience is not required.

The organisation is looking for people who are:

• Kind and compassionate.
• Reliable and committed.
• Enthusiastic and willing to learn.
• Passionate about supporting other people.
• Flexible in their approach to the required shift pattern.

You should be comfortable working as part of a team while also undertaking periods of lone working.

A willingness to learn and develop through the training provided is important.

Salary and Benefits

The Support Worker salary is:

£13.45–£13.66 per hour

Sense Scotland also offers employees the opportunity to develop their skills and progress their future career in social care.

New employees receive comprehensive training and ongoing support to help them develop confidence and competence in their role.

Working Pattern

Both full-time and part-time positions are available.

The advertised hours are 0–37 hours per week, depending on the position and agreed working arrangement.

The service operates a flexible rota that can include:

• Early shifts
• Mid shifts
• Late shifts
• Sleepovers
• Night shifts

Shifts can start from approximately 7am and finish as late as 11pm.

The role can involve both lone working and 2:1 support, with each shift focused on supporting an individual.

Applicants should carefully consider whether they can commit to the required flexibility before applying.

Visa Sponsorship and Right to Work

Important: Sense Scotland explicitly states that it does not currently offer visa sponsorship for its vacancies.

Therefore, this vacancy is not suitable for applicants who require employer sponsorship to work in the UK.

Applicants should ensure they already have the appropriate right to work in the UK before applying.

Do not assume that this Support Worker position offers Skilled Worker visa sponsorship simply because it is a social care role.

Application and Selection Process

Interested candidates should apply directly through Sense Scotland’s recruitment system.

Applicants should review the job requirements and working pattern carefully before submitting an application.

Because the position involves flexible shifts, including early, late, sleepover and night shifts, applicants should make sure they can meet the required availability.

Closing Date

18 October 2026

Applications should be submitted before the advertised closing date.

Employer: Sense Scotland
Job Reference: 001427

Frequently Asked Questions

Do I need previous care experience?

No. Sense Scotland states that previous care experience is not required. Training and ongoing support are provided.

How much does the Support Worker role pay?

The advertised salary is £13.45 to £13.66 per hour.

Is the Support Worker job permanent?

Yes. The vacancy is advertised as a permanent position.

Is this a full-time or part-time job?

Both full-time and part-time opportunities are available, with advertised hours of 0–37 hours per week.

What shifts are available?

The rota can include early, mid, late, sleepover and night shifts. Applicants must be flexible regarding the required shift pattern.

Where is the job based?

The position is based in Dundee, Scotland, supporting Sense Scotland services including Tullideph and Walton Mill.

Does Sense Scotland offer visa sponsorship?

No. Sense Scotland states that it does not currently offer visa sponsorship for its vacancies. Applicants who require sponsorship are advised not to apply.

What support needs will I work with?

The services support adults with a range of needs, including learning disabilities, autism, epilepsy, ADHD, diabetes, bipolar disorder, deafblindness and hearing impairment.

What qualities is Sense Scotland looking for?

The organisation is looking for kind, compassionate, reliable and committed people who are enthusiastic about learning and passionate about helping others achieve their goals.

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