Support Worker, Caregiver

Support Worker Part Time (35hrs) & Relief Positions Available

Salary:£13.45 per hour

Location:Beechwood – Cupar Area, Northeast Fife Services

Are you caring, reliable and passionate about helping others live fulfilling and independent lives?

At Real Life Options, we believe support work is more than just a job , it’s an opportunity to make a real and lasting difference in people’s lives while being part of a supportive and rewarding team.

If you enjoy working with people, building positive relationships and helping others achieve their goals, we would love to hear from you.

As a Support Worker, you will provide high-quality support to individuals. You will help people live as independently as possible while promoting dignity, choice and inclusion.

Your responsibilities include:

• Supporting with daily routines and planning
• Assisting with budgeting and financial management
• Providing personal care and emotional support
• Helping with household tasks and domestic duties
• Administering medication
• Encouraging independence and confidence

A rewarding part of the role is supporting people to enjoy activities within the community.

This may include:

• Going to the gym or swimming
• Using public transport
• Attending social activities and appointments
• Encouraging participation and social inclusion

Every day is different, and your support can have a genuine impact on someone’s quality of life.

We provide support 24 hours a day, therefore flexibility is important.

Shifts may include:

• 8:00am – 3:00pm
• 3:00pm – 10:00pm

Previous experience in care or support work is desirable but not essential, as full training and ongoing support will be provided.

We are looking for individuals who share our values and can demonstrate:

• Honesty and integrity
• Good communication skills
• Reliability and flexibility
• Compassion and empathy
• Strong values and a positive attitude
• Motivation and enthusiasm
• Inclusiveness and respect for others

If this sounds like you, we would love for you to join our team.

We value our staff and offer a range of excellent benefits including:

• Minimum 28 days paid holiday per year (pro rata for part-time staff)
• Fully accredited training and development opportunities
• Employer contributory pension scheme
• Health Cash Plan (for contracted staff)
• £10,000 life cover
• Employee Assistance Programme with counselling and support services
• Discounts and savings through our Reward Gateway
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Financial wellbeing support
• Refer a Friend bonus scheme (terms apply)
• Staff recognition initiatives
• Mileage paid at 35p per mile (up to 10,000 miles annually)

An enhanced PVG check will be required for this role.

Please note that initial contact is usually made by email, so applicants are encouraged to check all email folders regularly, including junk or spam folders.

Real Life Options is proud to be an equal opportunities employer. We are committed to creating an inclusive workplace where everyone is treated with dignity and respect.

We are happy to make reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process for candidates with disabilities, medical conditions or additional support needs.