Support Worker

1st Homecare; Forfar; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 31,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Cash Plan (for contracted hours

£10,000 life cover

Free Employee Assistance Programme (EＡ

Reward Gateway discounts

Cycle to Work Scheme

Financial wellbeing support

Refer a Friend bonus scheme

Staff recognition initiatives

Mileage paid at £0.35 per mile (first

Job summary

Real Life Options in Forfar is recruiting a Support Worker to assist people with learning disabilities and autism in their homes and communities. The role includes flexible shifts, including evenings, weekends and waking night shifts, to meet individual needs.

You will support with medication administration, personal care, meal preparation, emotional support, and helping service users access communities and activities. A PVG check is required and full training is provided.

Qualifications

• Experience is desirable but not essential; full training is provided.
• Ability to follow detailed support plans.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Flexible, reliable, and self-motivated approach.

Responsibilities

• Medication administration
• Personal care
• Meal preparation and household tasks
• Emotional support and social inclusion
• Support service users to access communities and take part in activities

Skills

Waking night shifts

Follow detailed support plans

Clear and respectful communication

Flexible, reliable, self-motivated

Job description

Support Worker
Location:Forfar, Angus
Hours:Full-time (39 hours per week)
Pay:£13.45per hour

Ability to do Waking Night shifts is absolutely essential
Drivers Preferred

Start a Rewarding Career with Real Life Options

Real Life Optionsis a leading UK charity that has been supporting people with learning disabilities and autism for over 30 years. Our mission is to support individuals to live their lives as independently as possible, with dignity and choice, in their own homes and communities. We work closely with each person to provide tailored support that meets their unique needs, values, and goals.

About the Role

No two days are the same. You’ll support people in making their own choices, achieving their goals, and living fulfilling lives. The role involves working flexible shifts, including evenings, weekends, and waking night shifts, to ensure individual needs are met.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Medication administration

• Personal care

• Meal preparation and household tasks

• Emotional support and social inclusion

• Supporting service users to access their communities and take part in activities

What We’re Looking For

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

We’re looking for someone who:

• Can follow detailed support plans

• Communicates clearly and respectfully

• Has a warm, approachable, and friendly manner

• Is flexible, reliable, and self-motivated

An Enhanced Adult PVG is required for this role.

What You’ll Receive

We believe in supporting and rewarding our staff. When you join Real Life Options, you’ll benefit from:

Core Benefits:

• 28 days paid holiday (including bank holidays; pro-rata for part-time roles)

• Accredited training to develop your skills and confidence

• Employer contributory pension scheme

Additional Perks:

• Health Cash Plan (for contracted hours)

• £10,000 life cover

• Free Employee Assistance Programme (medical helpline, counselling, legal and financial support)

• Access to discounts via Reward Gateway

• Cycle to Work Scheme

• Financial wellbeing support

• Refer a Friend bonus scheme (terms apply)

• Staff recognition initiatives

• Mileage paid at £0.35 per mile for the first 10,000 miles per year

Do You Have These Qualities?

If you can identify with six or more of the following, we’d like to hear from you:

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

Our Commitment to Inclusion

Real Life Options is proud to be an equal opportunities employer. We are committed to recruiting, training, and promoting the best candidates, and creating a workplace where everyone is treated with dignity and respect, free from discrimination, victimisation, or harassment.

If you have a disability, learning difficulty, medical condition or any other need that may affect your performance in the selection process, we are happy to make reasonable adjustments to support you.

Please note: Initial contact with applicants will usually be made by email, so please check your inbox and junk folders regularly.