Support Worker

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

Benefits offered by this job

Holiday pay (pro-rata)

Training and development

Pension scheme

Mileage allowance

Health plan

Life cover

Employee assistance programme

Discounts via Reward Gateway

Cycle to work

Financial wellbeing support

Refer a Friend bonus

Recognition programmes

Job summary

Real Life Options in Glasgow is seeking a compassionate Support Worker to help people live independently with personalised care and practical support. You will assist with daily tasks, accompany individuals in the community, and help set and follow support plans while maintaining clear records.

Join a friendly team; we value honest communication, reliability and a person-centred approach. Shifts include mornings to evenings with occasional nights, and PVG checks are supported.

Qualifications

• Must be able to work as part of a team and lone working; take initiative and problem-solving skills.
• Enhanced PVG required (we'll support the application process).

Responsibilities

• Support individuals with personal care, medication, cooking, and household tasks.
• Enable involvement in the local community and promote independence.
• Communicate with medical professionals and implement support plans and risk assessments.
• Maintain clear and accurate records of support provided.
• Communicate effectively with the team and family members.
• Work independently and as part of a supportive team.
• Manual handling.

Skills

Caring

Honest

Flexible

Communicator

Inclusive

Job description

Support Worker
Location: Glasgow
Contract: 39hours per week
Pay: £13.45 per hour

About the Role

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

You'll be working alongside an experienced and friendly team in a role that gives you the opportunity to make a real difference. We're looking for committed and caring individuals who have great communication skills.

What You'll Do

• Support individuals with personal care, medication, cooking, and household tasks
• Enable involvement in the local community and promote independence
• Communicate with medical professionals and implement support plans and risk assessments
• Maintain clear and accurate records of support provided
• Communicate effectively with the team, family members
• Work independently and as part of a supportive team
• Manual handling

Shift Patterns

Regular shifts will be between 8am and 10pm but can change depending on the Supported Person and you may occasionally be required to cover Waking Night Shifts.
You will be required to work across theweekand weekend.

What We're Looking For

We're looking for someone who is:

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

If you can tick six or more of these qualities, you could be the right fit.

Requirements

• Must be able to work as part of a team and lone working; take initiative and problem-solving skills.
• Enhanced PVG required (we'll support the application process)

What We Offer

• £13.45 per hour
• 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

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.