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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 (Flexibility to cover night shifts is essential.)
Night Shift (Fixed) - 9pm - 8am
Relief - Covering both day and night shifts as per service requirements
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?
Please be aware that initial contact will usually be made by email, so check your inbox and junk folders regularly.
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.
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