Support Worker

Real Life Options; Bearsden, Milngavie; On-site; GBP 15,000 - 22,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Contributory pension scheme

Mileage paid at 35p per mile

Health Cash Plan

Free Employee Assistance Programme

Cycle to Work Scheme

Refer a Friend bonus

Job summary

Real Life Options in Bearsden/Milngavie is seeking a Support Worker to deliver person-centred support, helping individuals live the life they choose with physical and emotional assistance. You will encourage goal achievement and positive relationships with families and health professionals.

The role involves rota-based day/evening shifts and weekends, enhanced PVG, accredited training, contributory pension, mileage reimbursements, a Health Cash Plan, and staff discounts.

Qualifications

• Must be able to work as part of a team and on own initiative.
• Enhanced PVG required (we will support the application process)

Responsibilities

• Supporting individuals with personal care, medication, and daily tasks
• Encouraging independence and promoting confidence in everyday activities
• Providing physical and emotional support tailored to individual needs
• Supporting individuals to attend health appointments and manage finances
• Working with medical professionals to follow support plans and risk assessments
• Maintaining clear and accurate records of support provided
• Building positive relationships with families, colleagues, and healthcare professionals
• Working independently and as part of a supportive team

Skills

Caring

Compassionate

Reliable

Flexible

Job description

Location:(covering Bearsden and Milngavie areas)

Full time Contract:30 hours per week

Pay:£13.45 per hour

About the Role

At Real Life Options we provide person centred support to enable the PWS 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.

What You'll Do

• Supporting individuals with personal care, medication, and daily household tasks
• Encouraging independence and promoting confidence in everyday activities
• Providing physical and emotional support tailored to individual needs
• Supporting individuals to attend health appointments and manage finances
• Working alongside medical professionals to follow support plans and risk assessments
• Maintaining clear and accurate records of support provided
• Building positive relationships with families, colleagues, and healthcare professionals
• Working both independently and as part of a supportive, friendly team

Shift Patterns

Shift patterns consist of day shifts, evening shifts, sleepovers and weekends between the hours of 8:00am and 10:00pm (shifts are usually either 7 hours or 12 hours) on a rota basis.

Shift patterns may vary as it is done on a rota basis.

What We’re Looking For

• Caring and compassionate
• Honest and reliable
• Flexible and self-motivated
• Inclusive and values-driven

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

• 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)
• 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

Please be aware that initial contact will usually be made by email, so check your inbox and junk folders regularly.

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.

Proud member of the Disability Confident employer scheme

Support Worker

Company: Real Life Options Salary: £13.45 to £13.45 an hour Hours: Part-time Location: G32 9AT Job type: Permanent Posting date: 2 Oct 2026 Closing date: 30 Oct 2026

Summary

Support Worker

Location:(covering Bearsden and Milngavie areas)

Full time Contract:30 hours per week

Pay:£13.45 per hour

About the Role

At Real Life Options we provide person centred support to enable the PWS 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.

What You'll Do

• Supporting individuals with personal care, medication, and daily household tasks
• Encouraging independence and promoting confidence in everyday activities
• Providing physical and emotional support tailored to individual needs
• Supporting individuals to attend health appointments and manage finances
• Working alongside medical professionals to follow support plans and risk assessments
• Maintaining clear and accurate records of support provided
• Building positive relationships with families, colleagues, and healthcare professionals
• Working both independently and as part of a supportive, friendly team

Shift Patterns

Shift patterns consist of day shifts, evening shifts, sleepovers and weekends between the hours of 8:00am and 10:00pm (shifts are usually either 7 hours or 12 hours) on a rota basis.

Shift patterns may vary as it is done on a rota basis.

What We’re Looking For

• Caring and compassionate
• Honest and reliable
• Flexible and self-motivated
• A good communicator
• Inclusive and values-driven

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

• 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

Please be aware that initial contact will usually be made by email, so check your inbox and junk folders regularly.

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.

Proud member of the Disability Confident employer scheme