Support Worker – West Lothian Outreach
Various Roles - Part Time, Full Time and Relief
Rate: £12.60 per hour
The Role
We are seeking dedicated Support Workers to join our West Lothian Outreach service. This is a person-centred position, supporting adults with learning disabilities to live independently, achieve meaningful outcomes, and participate in their local community.
Responsibilities include:
1. Providing care and support, including personal care, medication administration, shopping, housework and cooking.
2. Assisting individuals to maintain and develop independent living skills.
3. Offering social support to promote community involvement and inclusion.
4. Supporting the development and maintenance of positive relationships.
5. Liaising with medical professionals when required.
You must be able to work across West Lothian with shifts being allocated in Polbeth, Broxburn, Uphall Station, Bathgate and Deans.
An enhanced Adult PVG is essential for this role.
Shift Patterns
6. Day Shifts: 8am–3pm, 9am–3pm, 10am–3pm, 11am–3pm
7. Afternoon/Evening Shifts: 3pm–9:30pm
8. Waking Nights: 9:30pm–8:00am
Benefits and Rewards
9. £12.60 per hour
10. Minimum 28 days paid holiday per year (pro-rata for part-time staff)
11. Accredited training to support your professional development
12. Employer contributory pension scheme
Additional benefits:
13. Health Cash Plan (for full/part-time contracted staff)
14. £10,000 Life Cover
15. Free Employee Assistance Programme (including counselling and legal/financial advice)
16. Access to discounted goods and services via our Reward Gateway
17. Cycle to Work Scheme
18. Financial Wellbeing Scheme
19. Refer-a-Friend Incentive Bonus (terms apply)
20. Staff Recognition Initiatives
Our Values
We are looking for individuals who share our core workplace values:
21. Respect
22. Honesty
23. Responsibility
24. Excellence
While previous experience is valued, the right attitude and behaviours are key to success in this role.
Equal Opportunities
Real Life Options is an equal opportunities employer. We are committed to creating a workplace that is free from discrimination and where all individuals are treated with dignity and respect.
If you have a disability, learning difficulty, or medical condition that may affect your performance in selection, we are happy to make reasonable adjustments to support you.