Job description
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Female Support Worker
Location: Elgin
Pay: £13.45 per hour
Hours: Part-time (30 hours per week)
Must be a driver with full UK license
Do you have a passion for making a difference?
We are looking for caring, trustworthy and dedicated individuals to join our team. Every day is different as we promote our service users to make their own choices, achieve their goals and live as independently as possible.
About the role:
You will be able to help people you support to live the life they want, ensuring they have choices and control over the planning and delivery of their support. You will enable them to reach their potential by providing both physical and emotional support, along with encouraging them to develop positive relationships socially. You will be working with individuals both at home and within the community.
Due to the nature of the role, this position is open to female applicants only (in line with Schedule 9, Part 1 of the Equality Act 2010).
What You’ll Be Doing
Promoting independence and decision making
Facilitating family contact and social relationships
Personal care including bathing and showering.
Support with maintaining home and finances
Assisting with developing and maintaining independent living skills
Supporting to maintain health and wellbeing
Supporting with social activities
Maintaining accurate, confidential records
Shifts & Hours
You will need to be flexible as we are a 24-hour service, so shifts vary and include days, evenings and weekends.
What You’ll Need
A caring, inclusive, and person-centred mindset
Willingness to learn and be part of a supportive team
Good communication and teamwork skills
Ability to work independently and use initiative
Ability to work flexible hours including evenings and weekends
A commitment to Real Life Options’ values: Respect, Honesty, Responsibility, and Excellence
Experience is desirable but not essential – full training is provided. What matters most is your attitude, communication skills, and commitment to delivering quality support.
Additional Requirements
Full UK driving licence
PVG Membership (Adult): An Enhanced PVG check will be required.
Shadow shifts will be completed before fully starting, tailored to your experience level.
What We Offer
£13.45 per hour pay rate
28 days paid holiday (pro-rata)
Accredited training and development
Contributory pension scheme
35p per mile mileage reimbursement (up to 10,000 miles/year)
Health & Wellbeing Benefits
Health Cash Plan
£10,000 life cover
Employee Assistance Programme (counselling, legal, financial support)
Reward Gateway (discounts on retail, leisure, and more)
Cycle to Work scheme
Financial wellbeing support
Refer-a-Friend bonus
Are You the Right Fit?
If you can say “yes” to at least 6 of these qualities, we want to hear from you:
✅ Honest
✅ Good Communicator
✅ Strong Values
✅ Flexible
✅ Passionate
✅ Self-Motivated
✅ Reliable
✅ Caring
✅ Inclusive
Equality & Accessibility
Real Life Options is proud to be an equal opportunities employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. If you have a disability, learning difficulty, or any specific needs, we’re happy to make reasonable adjustments to support you through the application process.
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