Support Worker
- Dunfermline, Fife
- Permanent
- Full-time
Location: Dunfermline
Contract: Full Time, Part Time positions available
Pay: £12.60 per hourAbout the RoleAt 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
- 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.
- Enhanced PVG required (we will support the application process)
- 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