Support Worker – West Lothian Outreach Location: Predominantly Polbeth Hub (with travel across West Lothian including Broxburn, Uphall Station, Bathgate, and Deans) Contract Type: Permanent, Part-Time (18 hours per week) Salary: £12.60 per hour Shifts: Various shifts, including sleepovers Make a Real Difference Every Day – Join Real Life Options At Real Life Options, our Support Workers are at the heart of everything we do—delivering person-centred, flexible, and responsive care to adults with learning disabilities across West Lothian. Whether supporting someone at home or out in the community, you’ll be helping them live life on their terms. We’re currently recruiting for dedicated Support Workers to join our West Lothian Outreach team, predominantly based at our Polbeth Hub, with opportunities to work across other local services. The Role: What You’ll Be Doing You will provide consistent, high-quality support tailored to the needs and ambitions of the person you support. This includes: Supporting individuals in daily living tasks such as personal care, medication, cooking, shopping, and maintaining their home Encouraging and enabling participation in community life, social activities, and new experiences Helping maintain and build independence, routines, and life skills Supporting individuals who may present with challenging behaviours, always following agreed support plans Communicating with medical professionals and implementing support plans and risk assessments Working 1:1 with individuals both in their homes and in the community You’ll also collaborate closely with experienced staff, receive support from Shift Leads, and maintain regular contact with the management team. What You’ll Need A values-driven approach that aligns with our core principles: Respect – Honesty – Responsibility – Excellence Willingness to work flexibly across locations and shifts, including sleepovers Ability to work independently and as part of a team A commitment to continuous professional development A driving licence is desirable due to the nature of outreach support Enhanced Adult PVG (or willingness to obtain) What We Offer Financial & Lifestyle Benefits: 28 days paid holiday (pro-rata) Contributory pension scheme £10,000 Life cover Health Cash Plan (for full/part-time contracts) Cycle to Work Scheme Financial wellbeing scheme Reward gateway (access to discounts and offers) Refer a Friend bonus Support & Development: Accredited training and development opportunities Regular supervision and guidance from experienced leaders Free Employee Assistance Programme (including counselling and legal/financial advice) Recognition initiatives to celebrate your achievements We welcome people from all backgrounds and walks of life. Real Life Options is proud to be an Equal Opportunities Employer. We believe in making the workplace inclusive, supportive, and fair, and welcome applications from people with disabilities or additional needs. Reasonable adjustments are available throughout the recruitment process. Ready to make a difference? Apply today and help shape a more inclusive, empowering future for the people we support.