Relief Support Worker

1st Homecare; Fraserburgh; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 21,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

28 days paid holiday

Accredited training and development

Pension scheme with employer contrib.

Buddy system and shadow shifts

Enhanced PVG guidance

Health Cash Plan

Life cover £10,000

Employee Assistance Programme

Job summary

Real Life Options in Fraserburgh is seeking dedicated Support Workers to help adults with disabilities live independent lives. You will work as part of a committed team, supporting individuals with learning disabilities, mental health needs, autism, epilepsy, and other disabilities.

The role covers personal care, medication administration, cooking, budgeting, community participation, and recording accurate information.

Qualifications

• Previous care experience is welcome; full training will be provided.
• Commitment to dignity, respect and empowering people with disabilities.
• Reliable, flexible and good communicator with a caring approach.

Responsibilities

• Support with personal care and medication administration.
• Assist with cooking, cleaning and daily household tasks.
• Support budgeting, budgeting/financial planning and community participation.
• Attend team meetings and maintain accurate records.

Skills

Empathy

Communication

Teamwork

Flexibility

Reliability

Patience

Job description

Job Title:ReliefSupport Worker
Location:Fraserburgh
Salary:£13.45 per hour
Hours:Relief(various shifts including days, evenings, nights, and weekends)

Join Real Life Options - Make a Real Difference

Real Life Options is a registered charity and a leading provider of support services across the UK. As we continue to grow, we are looking for dedicatedSupport WorkersinFraserburghwho are passionate about empowering people with disabilities to live independent and fulfilling lives.

What You'll Be Doing

As a Support Worker, you'll be part of a committed team helping adults with:

• Learning disabilities
• Mental health needs
• Autism
• Epilepsy
• Physical disabilities
• Challenging behaviour

Your day may involve:

• Supporting with personal care and administering medication
• Helping with cooking, cleaning and household tasks
• Budgeting and financial planning
• Providing social support and enabling community participation
• Attending team meetings and maintaining accurate records
• Encouraging independence and enhancing quality of life

You’ll work a variety of shifts, including early mornings (from 7:30am), evenings (until 10pm) , weekends, and public holidays. Sleepovers and waking night shifts may also be required. Every second weekend off.

What We Offer

• 28 days' paid holiday(pro-rata) including bank holidays
• Accredited trainingand development opportunities
• Pension schemewith employer contributions
• Buddy systemand shadow shifts for all new starters
• Enhanced PVGrequired (we'll guide you through the process)

Additional Benefits Include:

• Health Cash Plan
• £10,000 Life Cover
• Employee Assistance Programme (health, legal, financial advice)
• Discount platform with high street brands
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Financial wellbeing scheme
• Refer a Friend Bonus
• Recognition Initiatives

Who We're Looking For

We're seeking people with theright valuesand behaviours who share our core principles:

Respect - Honesty - Responsibility - Excellence

If you can circle6 or moreof the following traits, you might be the person we're looking for:

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

Previous experience is a bonus, especially in supporting adults with challenging behaviours, but full training will be provided.

Real Life Options is an equal opportunities employer.