CLYDEBANK residents looking to kickstart a career in the social care sector now have an extra opportunity to do so. 

Sense Scotland is currently on the lookout for new staff members in the local area to help strengthen its services.

The social care provider recently announced that more than 100 new members of staff and 90 families had joined its services, working across areas including West Dunbartonshire. 

Twenty of these new recruits are involved in the visual impairment and learning disability (VILD) service, providing vital support to 25 people. 

These services are managed from Erskine House, with staff offering supported living in the individual's homes.

Last week, the Royal National Institute for Blind People's VILD services transferred to Sense Scotland after the charity identified the social care provider as the "best fit" to take the service forward. 

Linda Burnett, adult care specialist lead with VILD services, said: "We’re grateful to Sense Scotland for taking on the VILD services, and delighted that last week’s transfer went so smoothly.

"Our main aim was to ensure that the quality of care for the people we support was not affected in any way and we’ve achieved that.

"We are excited about the future and the opportunities being part of Sense Scotland will bring to the people we support, their families, and staff."

The company now has responsibility for these services which are based in locations including Clydebank. 

Angela Bonomy, executive director of Sense Scotland, added: "We are delighted to officially welcome everyone associated with VILD to Sense Scotland.

"Over the past 30 years RNIB have established a fantastic service which allows individuals to live more independently.

"We are confident that we will continue this excellent level of care and support for people with visual impairment and learning disabilities and their families.

"I also want to pay tribute to the RNIB and Sense Scotland teams who have managed the transfer against the backdrop of Covid19 challenges." 

VILD services develop a personalised package of independent living, training, and support, as well as day support and outreach services for people with visual impairment and learning disabilities. 

Those being supported will be able to access a range of activities already offered by Sense Scotland at its TouchBase hubs across Scotland. 

Families can access support from the family advisor service or connect with others via the early years team (for children aged under eight). 

If you are interested in applying, please contact Sense Scotland via recruitment@sensescotland.org.uk.