Compassionate Support Worker – Personal Care & Community Access

1st Homecare; Glasgow; Hybrid; GBP 24,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

28 days paid holiday (pro-rata)

Accredited training and development

Contributory pension scheme

Mileage paid at 35p per mile

Health Cash Plan

£10,000 Life Cover

Free Employee Assistance Programme

Access to retail and service discounts

Cycle to Work Scheme

Financial wellbeing support

Refer a Friend bonus

Recognition and reward initiatives

Job summary

Real Life Options in Glasgow is hiring a Support Worker to provide person-centred support so the individual can live the life they choose. You will help with daily tasks, personal care, and building independence while promoting choice and control.

Join a friendly team, receive accredited training, and benefits like pension, mileage payments, and a range of wellbeing support. The role requires good communication, reliability, and flexible shifts including weekends.

Qualifications

• 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).

Responsibilities

• Support individuals with personal care, medication, cooking, and household tasks
• Enable involvement in the local community and promote independence
• 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

Skills

Caring and compassionate

Honest and reliable

Flexible and self-motivated

Good communicator

Inclusive and values-driven

Job description

Real Life Options in Glasgow is hiring a Support Worker to provide person-centred support so the individual can live the life they choose. You will help with daily tasks, personal care, and building independence while promoting choice and control.

Join a friendly team, receive accredited training, and benefits like pension, mileage payments, and a range of wellbeing support. The role requires good communication, reliability, and flexible shifts including weekends.