Support Worker

1st Homecare; Glenrothes; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 29,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

28 days paid holiday (pro‑rata)

Accredited training and development

Contributory pension scheme

Mileage paid at 35p per mile

Life cover (£10,000)

Health Cash Plan

Refer a Friend bonus

Cycle to Work Scheme

Reward Gateway discounts

Job summary

Real Life Options is seeking a Female Support Worker in Glenrothes. The role is a 35-hour per week, part-time position offering UK living wage-level pay and opportunities to make a meaningful difference in people’s lives.

You will provide physical and emotional support, assist with daily activities, and help individuals achieve personal goals within a supportive team. Training and development are offered to grow in the role.

Qualifications

• 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).

Responsibilities

• 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

Skills

Caring and compassionate

Strong communicator

Flexible and self-motivated

Honest and reliable

Inclusive and values-driven

Job description

FemaleSupport 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.