Relief Support Worker

What is a Relief Support Worker

Relief Support Workers provide a highly valued source of support across our services, helping to cover short or long term planned and unplanned absences. As a member of our relief pool, you’ll play a key role in supporting people with complex needs to live independently in their own homes, or to attend their activities and stay connected to their communities.

At Sense Scotland, we work in partnership with the people we support, enabling them to live the lives they choose while developing skills and independence. We are passionate about enhancing well‑being, quality of life, and day‑to‑day living skills. This includes supporting people to engage in learning, hobbies and leisure activities, and maintaining important social connections.

As a Relief Support Worker, you can share your availability and preferences in advance so managers can plan effectively and match your strengths, skills and interests. You can also let us know if you’re available at short notice—every hour of support makes a meaningful difference. Whatever your availability, your contribution matters.

Please note and consider before applying:

• This is a driver essential post and therefore you must hold a valid UK driving licence and be in a position to drive a work vehicle.
• We do NOT currently offer visa sponsorship for our vacancies and would therefore ask that you do not apply if you require sponsorship.

We have a variety of opportunities across our services in Aberdeen and Aberdeenshire including locations in Aberdeen, Ellon, Cruden Bay and Peterhead. Whether you're looking for short 5 hour shifts, full day shifts, evenings, weekends or sleepover shifts, we offer flexible options to suit different lifestyles and commitments - there's something for everyone!

Every day is different and that's what makes this role so rewarding - no two days are the same and no two services are the same. The people we support lead active and fulfilling lives and you'll play an important part in helping them achieve their goals and enjoy the things they love most.

From days out, swimming and horse riding to discos, parties, cooking, clubs and exploring their local communities, you'll be supporting people to take part in meaningful activities, build confidence and live life to the fullest.

If you're caring, enthusiastic and looking for a role where you can make a genuine difference while enjoying flexibility, we'd love to hear from 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.

• 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. Whether you have experience in health and social care and seek a better work-life balance or are considering a career change to start in social care, we want to hear from you!

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.