Male Support Worker

Male Support Worker

Location:Macduff, Aberdeenshire
Pay:£13.45 per hour
Hours:Full and Relief Hours Available
Job Type:Permanent

At Real Life Options, we empower people with learning disabilities and autism to live fulfilling lives. With over 30 years of experience, our person-centred approach focuses on choice, independence, and inclusion—ensuring every individual has the opportunity to achieve their potential.

We are seeking a
compassionate, reliable, and motivated

Support Worker
to join our close-knit team in Macduff. You’ll be working in a supportive and established environment where many staff have been with us for over 20 years—proof of the positive and stable culture we’ve built.

As part of a vibrant and welcoming community hub, you'll provide support to individuals in their day-to-day lives—helping them maintain independence, engage in activities they enjoy, and access the wider community.

• Providing personal care, practical assistance, and emotional support

• Supporting service users with daily tasks in their homes and the community

• Promoting choice, dignity, and independence

• Building trusting relationships and encouraging social inclusion

• Working both individually and as part of a dedicated team

The majority of our service users live independently within the same community complex, which foster strong friendships and a wholesome, neighbourly atmosphere. Social events and group activities are held regularly at the on-site hub, encouraging connection and wellbeing.

Shifts follow a rotating pattern and may include:

• 8:00am–5:00pm

• 9:00am–4:00pm

• 10:00am–7:00pm

• 5:00pm–10:00pm

• 4:00pm–9:00am (overnight support)

Flexibility is essential
, and occasional sleepover shifts may be required once you are confident and experienced in the role.

• A caring, inclusive, and person-centred mindset

• Willingness to learn and be part of a long-standing supportive team

• Ability to work flexible hours including evenings and weekends

• A commitment to Real Life Options’ values:
  Respect, Honesty, Responsibility, and Excellence

• £13.45per 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
  , including:

  • 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

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

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.