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Employer:Real Life Options
Position:support worker
Salary: £12.60 per hour
Job Types: Full-time
Work location:Forfar, Scotland
FULL JOB DESCRIPTION
Ability to do Waking Night shifts is absolutely essential
Drivers Preferred
Start a Rewarding Career with Real Life Options
Real Life Options is 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.
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
● Personal care
● Meal preparation and household tasks
● Emotional support and social inclusion
● Supporting service users to access their communities and take part in activities
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.
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
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
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.
Work Location:in person
APPLICATION PROCESS
If you’re interested in this role, check out more information on the OFFICIAL WEBSITE HERE and apply now!!