Support Worker

1st Homecare; Glenrothes; Hybrid; GBP 15,000 - 22,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

28 days holiday

Pension scheme

Mileage allowance

Health plan

Life cover

Employee assistance

Retail discounts

Cycle to work

Financial wellbeing

Refer a Friend bonus

Recognition program

Job summary

Real Life Options in Glenrothes is seeking a dedicated Support Worker to provide person-centred support in the community and in service settings. You will help people live the life they choose, promoting independence, dignity, and choice.

You will work as part of a friendly team, delivering practical care, accompanying individuals to appointments, and maintaining accurate records. A PVG check is required, and flexible, compassionate applicants are invited to apply.

Qualifications

• Role requires person-centred care with dignity and respect.
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills.
• Ability to adapt to changing support plans and schedules.
• Commitment to safeguarding and PVG clearance.

Responsibilities

• Support with personal care, medications, cooking and household tasks
• Encourage independence and social interaction within the community
• Support individuals to attend healthcare appointments
• Work in line with support plans and risk assessments
• Maintain clear and accurate records
• Communicate effectively with colleagues, families and professionals
• Promote physical activity such as walking and games
• Assist with budgeting and money management activities

Skills

Caring

Strong communicator

Flexible

Honest

Inclusive

Job description

Support Worker

Location:Glenrothes
Contract:35hours per week, Part-Time
Pay:£13.45 per hour

About the Role

At Real Life Options, we provide person-centred support to enable people we support (PWS) to live the life they choose. Each support package is tailored to the individual, ensuring choice, control, and dignity in all aspects of their care.

As a Support Worker, you’ll provide both physical and emotional support, helping individuals build independence, develop relationships, and achieve personal goals. You’ll be part of a friendly, experienced team in a rewarding role where you can make a genuine difference every day.

What You’ll Do

• Support with personal care, medication, cooking, and household tasks
• Encourage independence and social interaction within the community
• Support individuals to attend healthcare appointments
• Work in line with support plans and risk assessments
• Maintain clear and accurate records
• Communicate effectively with colleagues, families, and professionals
• Promote physical activity such as walking and games
• Support budgeting and money management activities

Shift Patterns

• 24-hour shifts (including sleepover and day shifts)
• Flexible working patterns to meet service needs

What We’re Looking For

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

Requirements

• Ability to work both independently and as part of a team
• Strong 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/year)
• Health Cash Plan (for contracted staff)
• £10,000 life cover
• Free Employee Assistance Programme
• Access to retail 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.