Job Description

Support Worker

Location:

Inverurie

Hourly Rate:

12.60

Contract Types:

Full-time

Driver Required If you don't live within Inverurie

About Real Life Options

Real Life Options is a registered charity dedicated to empowering people with learning disabilities, autism, and other complex needs to live fulfilling, independent lives. As we continue to grow, we are looking for committed Support Workers who share our values and want to make a real difference in their community.

About the Role

In our

Inverurie

service, Support Workers help individuals with a wide range of needs to lead enriched and independent lives. This includes:


Supporting with day-to-day living tasks such as cooking, cleaning, and shopping Providing personal care and support with medication (full training provided) Assisting individuals in attending medical appointments and managing household mail Encouraging and enabling participation in social activities such as parties, bingo, and community events Promoting independence and helping individuals achieve their personal goals

Who We Support

The people we support in Inverurie have varied support needs, including:


Learning disabilities Autism (including Fragile-X) Epilepsy Down Syndrome Cerebral Palsy Mental health conditions

Some individuals may display

challenging behaviour

, including verbal or physical incidents and self-injurious behaviour. Experience in this area, particularly with de-escalation techniques and Positive Behaviour Support Plans, is highly desirable. Full training is provided.

Shifts and Flexibility

Support needs vary greatly, so we are looking for individuals who are flexible with working hours. Common shifts include:


7.30am-3pm 3pm-10pm 9am-4pm 12pm-9pm 5pm-10pm

Why Join Us?

We offer a range of benefits to support and reward our staff:


28 days paid holiday (pro rata) Accredited training and development opportunities Contributory pension scheme Health Cash Plan (for contracted staff) 10,000 life cover Employee Assistance Programme (health, legal, financial support) Cycle to Work scheme Financial wellbeing scheme Refer a Friend bonus scheme Staff recognition initiatives

Mileage paid at 35p per mile (first 10,000 miles/year)

What We're Looking For

We're looking for someone with the

right values and attitude

, not necessarily experience. Do you identify with these traits?


Honest Good communicator Passionate Reliable Caring Flexible Inclusive Self-motivated Strong personal values

If you said "yes" to six or more, you could be exactly who we're looking for.

Additional Requirements

Drivers preferred

: Due to limited public transport during shift times, having a full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle is strongly preferred.

PVG Membership (Adult)

: An Enhanced PVG check will be required.

Shadow shifts

will be completed before fully starting, tailored to your experience level.

Our Commitment to Inclusion

Real Life Options is an equal opportunities employer. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and aim to provide an inclusive recruitment process. If you require any adjustments due to a disability, learning difficulty, or medical condition, please let us know so we can support you.

Apply Today

Ready to join a team that's passionate about person-centred care and making a positive impact every day? Apply now - we'd love to hear from you!


Please note: We typically contact applicants via email. Remember to check your inbox and junk folder regularly after applying.


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