Support Worker

Real Life Options Group; United Kingdom; Remote; GBP 15,000 - 22,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

28 days holiday

Pension scheme

Health cash plan

Employee assistance programme

Discounts via Reward Gateway

Cycle to Work Scheme

Mileage allowance

Refer a Friend bonus

Staff recognition initiatives

Job summary

Real Life Options is seeking a part-time Support Worker in Arbroath, Angus. You will provide in-home care, assist with daily living activities, and support service users to engage with their communities. The role requires flexible shifts, including evenings and weekends, with travel between the Angus outreach offices as needed.

Full training is provided. An Enhanced Adult PVG is required. Benefits include holidays, pension, health plan, and staff support schemes to help you grow in a rewarding

Qualifications

• Experience is desirable but not essential – full training is provided.
• Attitude, communication skills and commitment to quality support are key.
• PVG check is required for this role.

Responsibilities

• Medication administration
• Housing Support (Care at home)
• Personal care
• Supporting with finances
• Meal preparation and household tasks
• Emotional support and social inclusion
• Supporting service users to access their communities and take part in activities

Skills

Attitude

Communication skills

Follow detailed plans

Friendly demeanor

Flexible

Reliable

Self-motivated

Job description

Candidate must be able to travel from Angus outreach office to surrounding areas; this may include Brechin, Monifieth, Forfar, Carnoustie, and Arbroath.

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

Housing Support (Care at home)

Personal care

Supporting with finances

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

Health Cash Plan (for contracted hours)

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.

Proud member of the Disability Confident employer scheme

Support Worker

Company: Real Life Options Salary: £13.45 to £13.45 an hour Hours: Part-time Location: DD11 1JN Job type: Permanent Posting date: 19 Oct 2026 Closing date: 16 Nov 2026

Summary

Support Worker

Location:Arbroath, Angus

Hours:Part-Time (30 Hours Per Week)

Pay:£13.45per hour

Drivers Preferred

Driver preferable.

Candidate must be able to travel from Angus outreach office to surrounding areas; this may include Brechin, Monifieth, Forfar, Carnoustie, and Arbroath.

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

Housing Support (Care at home)

Personal care

Supporting with finances

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.

Proud member of the Disability Confident employer scheme

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