Female Support Worker
Listed on 2026-10-20
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Healthcare
Direct Support Professional/ Direct Care, Home Care, Caregiver, Mental Health
Support Worker
Location:Kirkintiloch
Full time
Contract:
39hours per week
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.
What You'll Do
- Supporting individuals with personal care, medication, and daily household tasks
- Encouraging independence and promoting confidence in everyday activities
- Providing physical and emotional support tailored to individual needs
- Supporting individuals to attend health appointments and manage finances
- Working alongside medical professionals to follow support plans and risk assessments
- Maintaining clear and accurate records of support provided
- Building positive relationships with families, colleagues, and healthcare professionals
- Working both independently and as part of a supportive, friendly team
Shift Patterns
Shift patterns consist of day shifts, evening shifts, sleepovers and weekends between the hours of 8:00am and 10:00pm (shifts are usually either 7 hours or 12 hours) on a rota basis.
Shift patterns may vary as it is done on a rota basis.
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
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.
Information- Reference:
CH1714527
GlaFSW - Location:
Glasgow, Glasgow City, United Kingdom - Postcode:
G66 1NU - Employment:
Permanent - Salary:
£13.45 to £13.45
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