Support Worker Days/Nights

1st Homecare; Glasgow; On-site; GBP 17,908 - 20,664; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

28 days holiday pro-rata

Pension scheme

Life cover 10,000

Health Cash Plan

Refer a Friend bonus

Cycle to Work

Training and development

Job summary

Real Life Options is seeking a compassionate Support Worker for the Southside of Glasgow on a part-time basis (30 hours per week) with day and night shifts available. You will provide person-centred support to help individuals live the life they choose, assisting with personal care, meals and daily tasks.

You will work alongside an experienced team, promoting independence, supporting appointments, and keeping clear records.

Qualifications

• Experience delivering person-centred support.
• Ability to work as part of a team and alone.
• Enhanced PVG clearance required (we will support the application process).

Responsibilities

• Provide personal care, medication support, cooking and household tasks.
• Enable involvement in the local community and promote independence.
• Support with making and attending health care appointments.
• 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.

Skills

Caring

Reliable

Communication

Flexible

Teamwork

Independent

Job description

Support Worker

Location: Southside of Glasgow

Contract: Part time - 30 hours (Day & Night shift available) / Relief

Pay: £13.45 per hour

About the Role

At Real Life Options we provide person centred support to enable the PWS 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
• Support with making and attending health care appointments
• 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

Day Shift Patterns (Rota Basis) - 9am - 3pm, 9am - 9pm, 8am - 9pm

Night Shift (Fixed) - 9pm - 8am

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

Requirements

• Must be able to work as part of a team and lone working; take 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 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

Ready to Apply?

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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.