Relief Support Worker

Real Life Options; Cupar; Hybrid; GBP 17,000 - 21,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

28 days paid holiday

Fully accredited training

Employer contributory pension

Health Cash Plan

£10,000 life cover

Employee Assistance Programme

Discounts and savings

Cycle to Work Scheme

Mileage paid 35p per mile

Refer a Friend bonus

Staff recognition initiatives

Job summary

Real Life Options in the northeast Fife area is seeking a Relief Support Worker to provide high-quality care and assistance to individuals living with learning disabilities and autism. You’ll support daily routines, promote independence, and help with personal care and inclusion.

This role offers flexible hours across days, evenings, weekends and possibly nights, with a pay rate of £13.45 per hour and a range of benefits for contracted staff.

Qualifications

• Care or support experience is desirable but not essential.
• Full training and ongoing support provided.

Responsibilities

• Supporting daily routines and planning
• Assisting with budgeting and financial management
• Providing personal care and emotional support
• Helping with household tasks and domestic duties
• Administering medication
• Encouraging independence and confidence

Skills

Communication skills

Reliability

Flexibility

Compassion

Empathy

Motivation

Inclusiveness

Job description

Relief Support Worker

Tarvet (Northeast Fife)

Relief hours

various hours and shifts available

Hourly Rate: £13.45 per hour

About Real Life Options

At Real Life Options, we believe everyone has the right to live their best life. We provide tailored support to people with learning disabilities and autism, empowering them to live independently, engage in their communities, and achieve meaningful outcomes.

About the Role

As a Support Worker, you will provide high-quality support to individuals. You will help people live as independently as possible while promoting dignity, choice and inclusion.

Your responsibilities include:

• Supporting with daily routines and planning
• Assisting with budgeting and financial management
• Providing personal care and emotional support
• Helping with household tasks and domestic duties
• Administering medication
• Encouraging independence and confidence

A rewarding part of the role is supporting people to enjoy activities within the community.

This may include

• Going to the gym or swimming
• Using public transport
• Attending social activities and appointments
• Encouraging participation and social inclusion

Every day is different, and your support can have a genuine impact on someone's quality of life.

Shift Patterns

Various hours and shifts available - days, evenings, weekends and could include night shifts

We provide support 24 hours a day, therefore flexibility is important.

What We're Looking For

Previous experience in care or support work is desirable but not essential, as full training and ongoing support will be provided.

We are looking for individuals who share our values and can demonstrate:

• Honesty and integrity
• Good communication skills
• Reliability and flexibility
• Compassion and empathy
• Strong values and a positive attitude
• Motivation and enthusiasm
• Inclusiveness and respect for others

Benefits & Rewards

We value our staff and offer a range of excellent benefits including:

• Minimum 28 days paid holiday per year (pro rata for part-time staff)
• Fully accredited training and development opportunities
• Employer contributory pension scheme
• Health Cash Plan (for contracted staff)
• £10,000 life cover
• Employee Assistance Programme with counselling and support services
• Discounts and savings through our Reward Gateway
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Financial wellbeing support
• Refer a Friend bonus scheme (terms apply)
• Staff recognition initiatives
• Mileage paid at 35p per mile (up to 10,000 miles annually)

Additional Information

An enhanced PVG check will be required for this role.

Please note that initial contact is usually made by email, so applicants are encouraged to check all email folders regularly, including junk or spam folders.

Real Life Options is proud to be an equal opportunities employer.

We are committed to creating an inclusive workplace where everyone is treated with dignity and respect.

We are happy to make reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process for candidates with disabilities, medical conditions or additional support needs.