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Support Worker

REAL LIFE OPTIONS
12.6 per hour
Broxburn
Part-time
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Support Worker

Support Worker – Supported Living Service (Broxburn, West Lothian)
Hours: 20 hours per week (over 3 days)
Location: Broxburn
Service: Supported Living

Pay Rate: £12.60 per hour

About the Service

This is a supported living service based in Broxburn, providing care and support to two gentlemen who share a home. Both individuals have mild learning disabilities and enjoy a calm, structured environment with support to maintain their independence and daily routines.

Due to the nature of the role and split shifts, we are ideally looking for someone local to the area.

About the Role – A Day in the Life

As a Support Worker, you will play a key role in supporting the individuals to live as independently as possible within their own home and community.

Your responsibilities will include:

  • Supporting with daily household tasks such as cleaning and laundry

  • Assisting with meal preparation and promoting healthy routines

  • Supporting with medication administration

  • Accompanying individuals to health appointments

  • Supporting with shopping and managing day-to-day tasks

  • Providing personal care, including catheter care for one individual

  • Offering 1:1 support tailored to individual needs

  • Encouraging independence and choice in daily living

This role is rewarding and varied, requiring reliability, flexibility, and a caring approach.

About the People We Support

You will be supporting two gentlemen with:

  • Mild learning disabilities

  • Independent living skills with some support needs

  • Health needs, including catheter care (training provided)

Shift Pattern

This role involves split shifts across 3 days per week.

Example shift patterns include:

  • 8:00am – 9:15am

  • 1:00pm – 2:00pm

  • 4:00pm – 8:15pm

OR

  • 8:00am – 9:15am

  • 1:00pm – 2:00pm

  • 4:00pm – 7:45pm

Weekend shifts are slightly longer.

Flexibility is essential due to the nature of the rota.

Training & Development

You will receive full training, including:

  • Induction programme

  • Medication training

  • Moving & Assistance

  • Personal care (including catheter care)

  • Online learning modules

  • Shadow shifts with experienced staff

Requirements

  • Must be able to work split shifts

  • Ideally live locally to Broxburn

  • Willingness to provide personal care

  • Ability to work independently and as part of a team

  • A caring, respectful, and reliable nature

Why Join Us?

✅ 28 days paid holiday (pro rata) including bank holidays
✅ Ongoing training and development opportunities
✅ Employer contributory pension scheme
✅ Supportive and values-driven team environment

✨ Additional benefits include:

✅ Health Cash Plan (for contracted hours)
✅ £10,000 life cover
✅ Employee Assistance Programme (including counselling and advice services)
✅ Discounts on goods and services
✅ Cycle to Work Scheme
✅ Financial wellbeing support
✅ Refer a Friend bonus scheme
✅ Staff recognition initiatives

📩 Don’t miss out – Apply today and make a real difference in someone’s life!

Our Values

We are looking for someone who shares our core values:

Respect – Honesty – Responsibility – Excellence

Are You the Right Fit?

If you can identify with 6 or more of the following, we’d love to hear from you:

Honest – Good Communicator – Flexible – Passionate – Reliable – Caring – Inclusive – Self-Motivated – Strong Values

We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all backgrounds.

If you require any adjustments during the recruitment process, please let us know and we will be happy to support you.

Information

  • Reference:
    SK1528797BroSW
  • Location:
    Broxburn, West Lothian, United Kingdom
  • Postcode:
    EH48 4HY
  • Employment:
    Permanent
  • Salary:
    £12.60 to £12.60
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