Support Worker
Location: Northeast Fife, Wormit, Tayport
Contract: various hours and Relief
Pay: £12.60 per hour
About the Role
At Real Life Options we provide person centred support to enable the PWS to live the life that they choose. Support is uniquely tailored to each individual, ensuring they have choice and control over the planning and delivery of their support. You will support them to reach their potential by providing both physical and emotional support, along with encouraging them to develop positive relationships and achieve their goals.
You’ll be working alongside an experienced and friendly team in a role that gives you the opportunity to make a real difference. We’re looking for committed and caring individuals who have great communication skills.
What You'll Do
- Support individuals with personal care, medication, cooking, and household tasks
- Encourage social interaction with friends, family, and community events and promote independence
- Support with making and attending health care appointments
- Communicate with medical professionals and implement support plans and risk assessments
- Maintain clear and accurate records of support provided
- Communicate effectively with the team, family members
- Work independently and as part of a supportive team
- Encouraging physical activity – including walking and playing games
Shift Patterns
Shifts are 8am-3pm, 3pm-10pm, 10pm-8am (including sleepovers and waking nights)
What We’re Looking For
We’re looking for someone who is:
- Caring and compassionate
- Honest and reliable
- Flexible and self-motivated
- A good communicator
- Inclusive and values-driven
If you can tick six or more of these qualities, you could be the right fit.
Requirements
- Must be able to work as part of a team and lone working; take initiative and problem-solving skills.
- Enhanced PVG required (we will support the application process)
- Drivers required
What We Offer
- 28 days paid holiday (pro-rata)
- Accredited training and development
- Contributory pension scheme
- Mileage paid at 35p per mile (up to 10,000 miles per year)
- Health Cash Plan (for contracted staff)
- £10,000 Life Cover
- Free Employee Assistance Programme
- Access to retail and service discounts via Reward Gateway
- Cycle to Work Scheme
- Financial wellbeing support
- Refer a Friend bonus
- Recognition and reward initiatives
Ready to Apply?
Please be aware that initial contact will usually be made by email, so check your inbox and junk folders regularly.
Real Life Options is an equal opportunities employer. We welcome applications from all backgrounds and are happy to make reasonable adjustments to support candidates with disabilities or additional needs during the recruitment process