Support Worker

Real Life Options; City of Edinburgh; On-site; GBP 24,000; Full time

Job summary

A supportive community service in Edinburgh seeks a compassionate Support Worker for a permanent position. This role involves assisting adults with complex needs, including personal care, meal preparation, and community activities. Ideal candidates will be caring, reliable, and possess strong communication skills. Full training is provided, and flexibility in shifts is essential to meet service needs.

Benefits

Full training and induction

Ongoing support and development

Positive team culture

Impactful work in the community

Qualifications

• Ability to follow detailed support and behaviour plans.
• Comfortable with manual handling and delivering personal care.
• Experience is welcome, but not essential – full training is provided.

Responsibilities

• Providing full or minimal support with personal care.
• Supporting with meal planning, food shopping, preparation, and eating/drinking.
• Administering medication and managing finances.
• Completing household tasks such as cleaning shared areas.
• Promoting community-based activities.
• Maintaining accurate records.
• Supporting individuals with behaviours that may challenge.

Skills

Communication skills

Team player

Manual handling

Record-keeping

Job description

Overview

Support Worker – Longstone Service

Location: Longstone

Hourly Rate: £12.60

Contract Type: Permanent, 35 hours

Join Real Life Options and help make a real difference in people’s lives.

We are currently recruiting a dedicated and compassionate Support Worker to join our team at the Longstone Housing Support Service. This is a meaningful role where you will support adults with complex needs to live fulfilling, independent lives in a homely, supportive environment.

About the Service

The Longstone service consists of two Houses of Multiple Occupancy (HMOs), each supporting four men with a range of needs, including:

• Learning Disabilities
• Autism
• Cerebral Palsy
• Epilepsy
• Physical Disabilities (including wheelchair users)
• Limited or non-verbal communication

Support within the service includes the use of tracking and manual hoists for transfers. All hoisting and medication administration is carried out by two staff members at all times.

What You’ll Be Doing

As a Support Worker at Real Life Options, your responsibilities will include:

• Providing full or minimal support with personal care, including the use of hoists
• Supporting with meal planning, food shopping, preparation, and eating/drinking
• Administering medication and managing finances in line with policy and procedures
• Completing household tasks such as cleaning shared areas (kitchen, bathroom, lounge, utility)
• Promoting and supporting daily community-based activities – such as local walks, appointments, shopping and new leisure opportunities
• Maintaining accurate and timely records, including medication records, health monitoring charts, cleaning schedules, and activity plans
• Supporting individuals with behaviours that may challenge, by following structured support plans

Working Hours and Flexibility

Shifts: 08:00–15:00 and 15:00–22:00

Optional long shift: 08:00–22:00

You will be required to work 5 out of 7 days, including days, evenings and weekends. Flexibility is essential to meet the needs of the people we support.

What We’re Looking For

A caring and reliable person with a passion for supporting others

• Ability to follow detailed support and behaviour plans
• Comfortable with manual handling and delivering personal care
• Strong communication and accurate record-keeping skills
• A team player who is committed to delivering high-quality, person-centred care
• Experience is welcome, but not essential – full training is provided

Why Join Real Life Options?

• Full training and induction
• Ongoing support and development
• A positive, inclusive team culture
• A rewarding opportunity to truly impact lives in your community

A Welcoming & Inclusive Employer

Real Life Options is proud to be an equal opportunities employer. We are committed to fostering a supportive, inclusive workplace where all staff are respected and valued. If you require any reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process, we’re happy to support you.

Apply now and start your journey in a role where you truly make a difference – every day. Please check your email (including junk/spam folders) for updates on your application.