Support Worker
Female Support Worker
Location: Glenrothes
Contract: 32 hours per week, Part-Time
Pay: £13.45 per hour
About the Role
At Real Life Options, we provide person-centred support to enable people we support (PWS) to live the life they choose. Each support package is tailored to the individual, ensuring choice, control, and dignity in all aspects of their care.
As a Support Worker, you’ll provide both physical and emotional support, helping individuals build independence, develop relationships, and achieve personal goals. You’ll be part of a friendly, experienced team in a rewarding role where you can make a genuine difference every day.
What You’ll Do
- Support with personal care, medication, cooking, and household tasks
- Encourage independence and social interaction within the community
- Support individuals to attend healthcare appointments
- Work in line with support plans and risk assessments
- Maintain clear and accurate records
- Communicate effectively with colleagues, families, and professionals
- Promote physical activity such as walking and games
- Support budgeting and money management activities
Shift Patterns
- 24-hour shifts (including sleepover and day shifts)
- Flexible working patterns to meet service needs
What We’re Looking For
- Caring and compassionate
- Honest and reliable
- Flexible and self-motivated
- A strong communicator
- Inclusive and values-driven
Requirements
- Minimum 6 months’ experience supporting individuals with challenging behaviour
- Ability to work both independently and as part of a team
- Strong initiative and problem-solving skills
- Enhanced PVG required (we will support the application process)
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/year)
- Health Cash Plan (for contracted staff)
- £10,000 life cover
- Free Employee Assistance Programme
- Access to retail discounts via Reward Gateway
- Cycle to Work Scheme
- Financial wellbeing support
- Refer a Friend bonus
- Recognition and reward initiatives
Ready to Apply?
Please note that initial contact will usually be made via email, so check your inbox (and junk folder) 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.
Information
- Reference:
LI1566338GleSW - Location:
Glenrothes, Fife, United Kingdom - Postcode:
KY7 4NS - Employment:
Permanent - Salary:
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