Relief Support Worker

Real Life Options Group; Gartloch; On-site; GBP 15,000 - 22,000; Part 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 (for contracted staff

£10,000 Life Cover

Free Employee Assistance Programme

Cycle to Work Scheme

Refer a Friend bonus

Job summary

Real Life Options is seeking Relief Support Workers to provide person-centred care in Easterhouse, Glasgow. You will assist with daily living tasks, promote independence, and ensure safety through thorough communication and documentation.

The role involves flexible shifts between 8am and 10pm, with potential night coverage, and requires a PVG disclosure. A supportive team environment and opportunities for development are offered.

Qualifications

• Ability to work in a team and lone working; initiative and problem-solving skills.
• Enhanced PVG required.

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

Relief Support Worker

Relief Support Worker
Location:Easterhouse, Glasgow
Contract:Relief hours
Pay:£13.45per 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.

Information

• Reference:CH1700398GlaRSW
• Location:Glasgow, Glasgow City, United Kingdom
• Postcode:G69 6TY
• Employment:Permanent
• Salary:£13.45 to £13.45