Female Support Worker

1st Homecare; Glasgow; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 19,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

28 days holiday (pro-rata)

Accredited training and development

Contributory pension scheme

Mileage paid

Health Cash Plan

Life Cover

Employee Assistance Programme

Reward Gateway discounts

Cycle to Work Scheme

Financial wellbeing support

Refer a Friend bonus

Recognition and rewards

Job summary

Real Life Options in Glasgow is seeking a Female Support Worker to provide person-centred care and support to individuals in their own homes, helping them lead independent lives.

The role covers personal care, medication assistance, and community involvement, with shifts across on-site and wake night occasionally, and a strong emphasis on dignity and choice. You will join an experienced team and receive accredited training, pension, and benefits as outlined in the job ad.

Qualifications

• We are looking for caring and compassionate individuals with integrity and reliability.
• Good communication skills and a customer-focused approach.
• Flexible, self-motivated with the ability to work in a team or alone.

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.
• Work independently and as part of a supportive team.

Skills

Caring and compassionate

Honest and reliable

Flexible and self-motivated

Good communicator

Inclusive and values-driven

Job description

Female Support Worker

Location: Glasgow
Contract: 39 hours (Full Time)
Pay: £13.45 per hour

About the Role

At Real Life Options we provide person centred support to enable the Supported Person 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
• 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

Regular shifts will be between 8am and 10pm but can change depending on the Supported Person and you may occasionally be required to cover Waking Night Shifts.
You will be required to work across theweekand weekend.

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

• £13.45 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

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.