Support Worker
Location: Drumchapel, Milton (North / Northwest of Glasgow)
Contract: 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
- Enable involvement in the local community 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
- Manual handling
Shift Patterns
12 - 14-hour shifts, sleepover shifts (24-hour shifts including overnight).
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)
What We Offer
- £12.60 per hour
- 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.