Relief Support Worker - Empowering Independent Living

Real Life Options Group; Arbroath; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 21,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

28 days paid holiday (pro rata)

Fully accredited training and ongoing

Employer-contributed pension scheme

Health Cash Plan

Mileage paid at 35p per mile

Cycle to Work scheme

Financial wellbeing programme

Employee Assistance Programme

Refer-a-Friend bonus scheme

Long-service and recognition awards

Job summary

Real Life Options Group is seeking a Support Worker for the Angus Outreach (Arbroath area). The role provides direct support to individuals in their own homes and in the community, with training and shadow shifts offered to new team members.

The position is permanent as Relief/Support Worker, generally covering daytime hours. Successful applicants will contribute to enabling independence and meaningful daily living for people with disabilities in Angus.

Qualifications

• A caring and proactive attitude
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Commitment to upholding dignity, respect, and independence for the people you support
• Previous care experience is welcome but not essential—full training is provided
• Drivers preferred but not essential

Responsibilities

• You will be supporting individuals within their own homes and out in their communities. If successful, you can expect to support people in a wide range of day-to-day and social activities, including:
• Assisting with appointments—both personal and medical—as well as trips to visit family and friends
• Supporting personal care and hygiene routines
• Assisting with moving and handling where necessary
• Encouraging and supporting budgeting and money management
• General household chores
• Enabling the people we support to reach their potential
• Maintaining social contact and community networking
• Support to lead fulfilled and meaningful lives
• Medication administration/reordering

Job description

Real Life Options Group is seeking a Support Worker for the Angus Outreach (Arbroath area). The role provides direct support to individuals in their own homes and in the community, with training and shadow shifts offered to new team members.

The position is permanent as Relief/Support Worker, generally covering daytime hours. Successful applicants will contribute to enabling independence and meaningful daily living for people with disabilities in Angus.