Support Worker

Real Life Options; Elgin; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Accredited training and development

Contributory pension scheme

Mileage reimbursement

28 days paid holiday

Job summary

Real Life Options in Elgin is seeking a Female Support Worker to help people live independently by providing physical and emotional support. You will enable individuals to exercise choices and control over their support planning and delivery, in both home and community settings.

Due to the nature of the role, this position is open to female applicants only in line with applicable equality guidance. Training is provided; flexibility with shifts is required, including evenings and weekends.

Qualifications

• Caring, inclusive, and person-centred mindset.
• Willingness to learn and be part of a supportive team.
• Good communication and teamwork skills.
• Ability to work independently and use initiative.
• Flexibility to work evenings and weekends.
• Commitment to Real Life Options’ values: Respect, Honesty, Responsibility, and Excellence.

Responsibilities

• Promoting independence and decision making for service users.
• Facilitating family contact and social relationships.
• Personal care including bathing and showering.
• Supporting with maintaining home and finances.
• Assisting in developing and maintaining independent living skills.
• Supporting to maintain health and wellbeing.
• Assisting with social activities.
• Maintaining accurate, confidential records.

Skills

Caring mindset

Inclusive care

Communication skills

Teamwork

Flexibility

Values alignment

Job description

Female Support Worker

Location: Elgin

Pay: £13.45 per hour

Hours: Full-time (39 hours per week) and relief positions available

Must be a driver with full UK license

Do you have a passion for making a difference? We are looking for caring, trustworthy and dedicated individuals to join our team. Every day is different as we promote our service users to make their own choices, achieve their goals and live as independently as possible.

About the role

You will be able to help people you support to live the life they want, ensuring they have choices and control over the planning and delivery of their support. You will enable them to reach their potential by providing both physical and emotional support, along with encouraging them to develop positive relationships socially. You will be working with individuals both at home and within the community.

Due to the nature of the role, this position is open to female applicants only (in line with Schedule 9, Part 1 of the Equality Act 2010).

What You'll Be Doing

• Promoting independence and decision making
• Facilitating family contact and social relationships
• Personal care including bathing and showering.
• Support with maintaining home and finances
• Assisting with developing and maintaining independent living skills
• Supporting to maintain health and wellbeing
• Supporting with social activities
• Maintaining accurate, confidential records

Shifts & Hours

You will need to be flexible as we are a 24-hour service, so shifts vary and include days, evenings and weekends.

What You'll Need

• A caring, inclusive, and person-centred mindset
• Willingness to learn and be part of a supportive team
• Good communication and teamwork skills
• Ability to work independently and use initiative
• Ability to work flexible hours including evenings and weekends
• A commitment to Real Life Options’ values: Respect, Honesty, Responsibility, and Excellence

Experience is desirable but not essential - full training is provided. What matters most is your attitude, communication skills, and commitment to delivering quality support.

Additional Requirements

• Full UK driving licence
• PVG Membership (Adult): An Enhanced PVG check will be required.
• Shadow shifts will be completed before fully starting, tailored to your experience level.

What We Offer

• £13.45 per hour pay rate
• 28 days paid holiday (pro-rata)
• Accredited training and development
• Contributory pension scheme
• 35p per mile mileage reimbursement (up to 10,000 miles/year)

Health & Wellbeing Benefits

• Health Cash Plan
• £10,000 life cover
• Employee Assistance Programme (counselling, legal, financial support)
• Reward Gateway (discounts on retail, leisure, and more)
• Cycle to Work scheme
• Financial wellbeing support
• Refer-a-Friend bonus

Are You the Right Fit?

If you can say "yes" to at least 6 of these qualities, we want to hear from you:

• Honest
• Good Communicator
• Strong Values
• Flexible
• Passionate
• Self-Motivated
• Reliable
• Caring
• Inclusive

Equality & Accessibility

Real Life Options is proud to be an equal opportunities employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. If you have a disability, learning difficulty, or any specific needs, we’re happy to make reasonable adjustments to support you through the application process.