Relief Support Worker

Real Life Options Group; Glasgow; Hybrid; 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 35p per mile

Health Cash Plan

£10,000 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 is recruiting a Relief Support Worker in Easterhouse, Glasgow. The role involves helping individuals with personal care, meal prep and daily tasks while promoting independence and community involvement.

You will work with a supportive team, communicate with care professionals, and maintain accurate records. Shifts may include early mornings, evenings and weekends, with some night coverage as required.

Qualifications

• 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).

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 & compassionate

Honest & reliable

Flexible & self-motivated

Good communicator

Inclusive & values-driven

Job description

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

• £ 13.45per 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.