Relief Support Worker

Real Life Options is a national charity providing high-quality, person-centred support to people with learning and physical disabilities. We are passionate about empowering individuals to live independent, fulfilling lives-and we are looking for compassionate, motivated people to join our team in Angus.

If you're looking for a rewarding role where you can help people achieve real independence, this could be the opportunity for you.

About the Role

As a Support Worker, you will provide direct support to individuals within their own homes and in the local community. You will play a key role in helping people achieve their goals, maintain their independence, and take part in activities they enjoy.

Full training and shadow shifts will be provided.

Key Responsibilities

You will be supporting individuals within their own homes and out in their communities. If successful, you can expect to support people in a wide range of day-to-day and social activities, including:

Assisting with appointments-both personal and medical-as well as trips to visit family and friends
Supporting personal care and hygiene routines
Assisting with moving and handling where necessary
Encouraging and supporting budgeting and money management
General household chores
Enabling the people we support to reach their potential
Maintaining social contact and community networking
Support to lead fulfilled and meaningful lives
Medication administration/reordering

Who We Support

You will support adults with a range of physical and learning disabilities including:

Autism
Epilepsy
Cerebral palsy
Complex health needs requiring personal care and medication administration
Individuals who may require gastronomy tube feeding

Some individuals require one-to-one support; others are supported by two staff members. Services are supported living environments, and you will work across several homes based in Arbroath area.

A caring and proactive attitude
Ability to work independently and as part of a team
Commitment to upholding dignity, respect, and independence for the people you support
Previous care experience is welcome but not essential-full training is provided
Drivers preferred but not essential, Disability Confident
About Disability Confident
A Disability Confident employer will generally offer an interview to any applicant that declares they have a disability and meets the minimum criteria for the job as defined by the employer. It is important to note that in certain recruitment situations such as high-volume, seasonal and high-peak times, the employer may wish to limit the overall numbers of interviews offered to both disabled people and non-disabled people. For more details please go to .

28 days paid holiday (pro rata)
Fully accredited training and ongoing professional development
Employer-contributed pension scheme
£10,000 life cover
Health Cash Plan (for contracted hours)
Mileage paid at 35p per mile (up to 10,000 miles annually)
Cycle to Work scheme
Financial wellbeing programme
Employee Assistance Programme (medical, counselling, financial and legal advice)
Discounts on a wide range of everyday purchases through Reward Gateway
Refer-a-Friend bonus scheme
Long-service and recognition awards

Recruitment and Onboarding

Induction includes:

Online mandatory training (Real Learning courses)
Four shadow shifts with experienced team members
One in-office induction day

A successful applicant will require an Enhanced Adult PVG check

Join Us

Real Life Options supports real lives and real choices. This is your chance to be part of something genuinely life-changing-helping people thrive in their own homes and communities.