Support Worker

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

Job summary

A leading care provider in Kilmarnock is seeking Support Workers to deliver essential care and support for vulnerable adults in their homes. The role entails personal care, meal preparation, medication administration, and emotional support. Full training is provided, making it ideal for both experienced and new candidates. This position offers flexible shifts and a supportive work environment with 28 days paid holiday and mileage allowances.

Benefits

30p per mile mileage allowance

28 days paid holiday

Accredited training

Employee Assistance Programme

Cycle to Work Scheme

Refer a Friend Incentive Bonus

Qualifications

• Friendly, caring, and compassionate.
• Able to work on a rota basis, including alternate weekends.
• Committed to delivering high standards of care.

Responsibilities

• Provide personal care and hygiene support.
• Assist with meal preparation and serving.
• Administer medication prompts and provide companionship.

Skills

Compassionate

Dependable

Excellent communicator

Organised

Responsible

Job description

Support Worker

📠Kilmarnock

💰 £12.60 per hour

Mileage:Paid at 30p per mile

📅 Full-Time | Part-Time | School Hours | Job Shares | Bank/Relief

✨ Join 1st Homecare – Delivering quality care across Kilmarnock

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.

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.

📅 Shift Options

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

• Bank and relief hours

Our full‑time support worker rota follows a two‑week repeating pattern:

• Week 1: Monday, Tuesday, Saturday, Sunday
  7:00 am–2:00 pm & 4:00 pm–10:00 pm (split shift) – 40 hours
• Week 2: Wednesday, Thursday, Friday
  7:00 am–2:00 pm & 4:00 pm–10:00 pm (split shift) – 30 hours

Please note: If you do not live in the East Ayrshire area, you must be a driver to be considered for this position due to travel requirements.

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.

What we're looking for

• 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
• 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 an 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. Please let us know.