Support Worker

Real Life Options Group; Dumfries; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A homecare service provider in Dumfries is currently seeking Support Workers. You will provide vital care and support to individuals in their homes, assisting with daily living tasks such as personal care, meal preparation, and medication administration. The role offers flexible shift patterns, with full-time, part-time, and bank/relief positions available. Applicants should be caring, reliable, and committed to high-quality support. Join a dedicated team making a meaningful difference in the community.

Benefits

Uniform provided free of charge

30p per mile mileage allowance

Minimum of 28 days paid holiday

Accredited training and professional development

Employee Assistance Programme

Cycle to Work Scheme

Refer a Friend Incentive Bonus

Qualifications

• No prior care experience is required.
• Must be able to work on a rota basis, including alternate weekends.

Responsibilities

• Provide personal care and hygiene support.
• Assist with meal preparation and medication prompts.
• Offer companionship and emotional support.

Skills

Friendly, caring, and compassionate

Organised, responsible, and reliable

Excellent communication in spoken and written English

Job description

Support Worker

ðŸ“Dumfries

💰£12.60 per hour

Mileage: Paid at 40p per mile

📅Full‑time, Part‑time, and Bank/Relief positions available

✨Join 1st Homecare – Delivering Quality Care Across Dumfries

1st Homecare is a respected and established provider of homecare services throughout Scotland. We support vulnerable adults to live independently, safely, and comfortably in their own homes.

At 1st Homecare, we are dedicated to providing compassionate and personalised care to vulnerable adults and children throughout Scotland. We are currently seeking Support Workers who share our values and commitment to high‑quality care.

📅Shift Options

We offer a variety of shift patterns to help you balance work with your lifestyle:

• Bank/Relief: Flexible, ad‑hoc shifts based on your availability (submitted monthly)

Shift examples include:

• 4 on / 4 off pattern (part‑time hours)
• 7:00 am – 1:30 pm
• 3:30 pm – 9:30 pm

About the Role

As a Support Worker, you will play a vital role in providing essential care and support to people in their own homes. You’ll support individuals with a variety of daily living tasks, including:

• Personal care and hygiene
• Meal preparation and serving
• Medication prompts and administration
• Catheter care
• Companionship and emotional support

Every day is different, and you’ll have the chance to build meaningful relationships while making a real impact in your community.

Make a Meaningful Difference Every Day

Whether you're experienced or looking to start a new career in care, if you have the right attitude and a genuine passion for helping others, we want to hear from you.

We’re looking to recruit Support Workers who are compassionate, dependable, and committed to delivering high‑quality care. Whether you're experienced in care or completely new to the role, we’ll provide all the training and support you need to thrive.

What we're looking for

We welcome applicants from all backgrounds – no prior care experience is required. We’re looking for individuals who are:

• Friendly, caring, and compassionate
• Organised, responsible, and reliable
• Excellent communicators in spoken and written English
• Committed to delivering high standards of care
• Able to work on a rota basis, including alternate weekends

This role is considered Regulated Work with Vulnerable Adults under the PVG (Protection of Vulnerable Groups) Scotland Act 2007. A PVG check will be required for successful applicants.

Why Join Us?

Uniform provided free of charge

• 30p per mile mileage allowance
• A minimum of 28‑days paid holiday a year, including bank holidays (pro‑rata for part‑time staff)
• Accredited training giving you the knowledge and skills to deliver a first rate job – develop professionally through training, mentoring, and a strong support network
• Work in a collaborative, values‑led environment

In addition to the above you also have access to the following great benefits:

• A free Employee Assistance Programme (including a medical helpline, telephone and face‑to‑face counselling, debt, financial and legal information)
• A reward gateway with access to discounted goods and services
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• A financial wellbeing scheme
• Refer a Friend Incentive Bonus (terms and conditions apply)
• Recognition Initiatives

📩Don’t miss out – Be Part of Something Bigger – Join a team driven by values, with a mission that matters

If you have a disability, a learning difficulty, a medical condition or individual need that you believe may affect your performance in selection, we'll be happy to make reasonable adjustments to our processes to enable you to perform at your best so please do let us know.