Support Worker

Real Life Options Group; Dunfermline; On-site; GBP 40,000 - GBP 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A community support organization in Dunfermline seeks Support Workers to provide tailored support to individuals. Responsibilities include assisting with personal care and facilitating social interaction, maintaining accurate records, and working both independently and collaboratively. Candidates should be caring, reliable, and possess problem-solving skills. This role offers competitive pay with various shift patterns and benefits, including training and development opportunities.

Benefits

28 days paid holiday (pro-rata)

Accredited training and development

Contributory pension scheme

Mileage paid at 35p per mile

Health Cash Plan

£10,000 Life Cover

Free Employee Assistance Programme

Access to retail discounts

Cycle to Work Scheme

Financial wellbeing support

Refer a Friend bonus

Recognition initiatives

Qualifications

• Ability to work part of a team and independently.
• Caring and compassionate nature.
• Initiative and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Support individuals with personal care and household tasks.
• Encourage social interaction and promote independence.
• Maintain clear and accurate records of support provided.
• Communicate with medical professionals.

Skills

Caring and compassionate

Good communicator

Flexible and self-motivated

Problem-solving skills

Education

Enhanced PVG

Job description

Support Worker
Location:Dunfermline
Contract:Full Time,Part Time positions available
Pay:£13.10per 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.

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
• Communicate effectively with the team, family members
• Work independently and as part of a supportive team

Shift Patterns

Shift patterns are generally 08:00am-3:00pm and 3:00pm to 10:00pm. Sleepover shift - 24hr shift: 3pm -3pm (sleeping 11pm - 7am )

Pay

£13.10 per hour Mon - Fri

£16.80 per hour Sat - Sun

Sleepovers will be paid at an hourly rate of £12.60 per hour

Fife Council through Fife Health and Social Care Partnership have introduced an hourly rate enhancement until the end of March 2026.

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

If you can tick six or more of these qualities, you could be the right fit.

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

Ready to Apply?

Please be aware that initial contact will usually be made by email, so check your inbox and junk folders regularly.

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