Support Worker
Real Life Options, Gardeners Land, Fife
Support Worker
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Real Life Options, Gardeners Land, Fife
- Full time
- Permanent
- Onsite working
Posted 1 week ago, 3 Sep | Get your application in now before you miss out!
Closing date: Closing date not specified
Job ref: d7589e1b1f334a9d8f40613993c202e7
Location ref: Gardeners Land, Fife
Full Job Description
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.
This role will involve working in supported living and day services across Dunfermline and West Fife. As a whole they consist of 11 separate properties. The individuals we support have varied levels of verbal communication, autism, and epilepsy. It would be advantageous if you have previous experience of working with adults with challenging behaviour, although this is not essential, as full training will be provided and Real-Life Options will put you through the SVQ 2/3.
What You'll Do
Support individuals with personal care, medication, cooking, and household tasks
Encourage social interaction with friends, family, and community events and promote independence
Communicate with medical professionals and implement support plans and risk assessments
Maintain clear and accurate records of support provided
We're looking for someone who is:
Caring and compassionate
Honest and reliable
Flexible and self-motivated
A good communicator
Inclusive and values-driven, Must be able to work as part of a team and lone working; take initiative and problem-solving skills.
Shift patterns are generally 08:00am-3:00pm and 3:00pm to 10:00pm. Sleepover shift - 24hr shift: 3pm -3pm (sleeping 11pm - 7am )
Pay
£13.45 per hour (enhanced weekend salary of £17.93), Drivers with manual licence (Desired)
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