Female Support Worker

Real Life Options Group; Kirkintilloch; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

28 days holiday pro-rata

Accredited training

Contributory pension

Mileage 35p per mile

Health Cash Plan

Life Cover £10,000

Employee Assistance Programme

Discounts via Reward Gateway

Cycle to Work

Financial wellbeing support

Refer a Friend bonus

Recognition and reward initiatives

Job summary

Real Life Options Group in Kirkintilloch is seeking a Female Support Worker to provide person-centred support to individuals. You will help with daily living tasks and emotional support, on a rota that includes day/evening shifts, with a focus on promoting independence and wellbeing.

The role emphasizes compassionate care, teamwork, and adherence to care plans, with enhanced PVG requirements. Real Life Options offers training, pensions, health benefits, and employee support.

Qualifications

• Caring, compassionate and reliable in a care environment.
• Able to work in a team and on your own with initiative.
• Excellent communication and people skills.
• Flexible and self-motivated.
• Respectful and inclusive in approach.

Responsibilities

• Support individuals with personal care, medication, and daily tasks.
• Encourage independence and confidence in daily activities.
• Provide physical and emotional support tailored to needs.
• Attend health appointments and assist with finances as needed.
• Keep clear records and collaborate with families and health professionals.
• Work both independently and as part of a team.

Skills

Caring

Compassionate

Reliable

Good communicator

Flexible

Team player

Education

PVG clearance

Enhanced PVG

Job description

Female Support Worker

Support Worker
Location:Kirkintiloch
Full time Contract:39hours per week

Pay:£13.45 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.

What You'll Do

• Supporting individuals with personal care, medication, and daily household tasks
• Encouraging independence and promoting confidence in everyday activities
• Providing physical and emotional support tailored to individual needs
• Supporting individuals to attend health appointments and manage finances
• Working alongside medical professionals to follow support plans and risk assessments
• Maintaining clear and accurate records of support provided
• Building positive relationships with families, colleagues, and healthcare professionals
• Working both independently and as part of a supportive, friendly team

Shift Patterns

Shift patterns consist of day shifts, evening shifts, sleepovers and weekends between the hours of 8:00am and 10:00pm (shifts are usually either 7 hours or 12 hours) on a rota basis.

Shift patterns may vary as it is done on a rota basis.

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

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

• 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.

Information

• Reference:
  CH1714527GlaFSW
• Location:
  Glasgow, Glasgow City, United Kingdom
• Postcode:
  G66 1NU
• Employment:
  Permanent
• Salary:
  £13.45 to £13.45