Support Worker
Location: Elgin
Pay: £13.45 per hour
Hours: Full-time (39 hours per week) and relief positions available
Must be a driver with full UK license
Do you have a passion for making a difference?
We are looking for caring, trustworthy and dedicated individuals to join our team. Every day is different as we promote our service users to make their own choices, achieve their goals and live as independently as possible.
About the role:
You will be able to help people you support to live the life they want, ensuring they have choices and control over the planning and delivery of their support. You will enable them to reach their potential by providing both physical and emotional support, along with encouraging them to develop positive relationships socially. You will be working with individuals both at home and within the community.
What You’ll Be Doing
1. Promoting independence and decision making
2. Facilitating family contact and social relationships
3. Personal care including bathing and showering.
4. Support with maintaining home and finances
5. Assisting with developing and maintaining independent living skills
6. Supporting to maintain health and wellbeing
7. Supporting with social activities
8. Maintaining accurate, confidential records
Shifts & Hours
You will need to be flexible as we are a 24-hour service, so shifts vary and include days, evenings and weekends.
What You’ll Need
9. A caring, inclusive, and person-centred mindset
10. Willingness to learn and be part of a supportive team
11. Good communication and teamwork skills
12. Ability to work independently and use initiative
13. Ability to work flexible hours including evenings and weekends
14. A commitment to Real Life Options’ values: Respect, Honesty, Responsibility, and Excellence
Experience is desirable but not essential – full training is provided. What matters most is your attitude, communication skills, and commitment to delivering quality support.
Additional Requirements
15. Full UK driving licence
16. PVG Membership (Adult): An Enhanced PVG check will be required.
17. Shadow shifts will be completed before fully starting, tailored to your experience level.
What We Offer
18. £13.45 per hour pay rate
19. 28 days paid holiday (pro-rata)
20. Accredited training and development
21. Contributory pension scheme
22. 35p per mile mileage reimbursement (up to 10,000 miles/year)
Health & Wellbeing Benefits
23. Health Cash Plan
24. £10,000 life cover
25. Employee Assistance Programme (counselling, legal, financial support)
26. Reward Gateway (discounts on retail, leisure, and more)
27. Cycle to Work scheme
28. Financial wellbeing support
29. Refer-a-Friend bonus
Are You the Right Fit?
If you can say “yes” to at least 6 of these qualities, we want to hear from you:
✅ Honest
✅ Good Communicator
✅ Strong Values
✅ Flexible
✅ Passionate
✅ Self-Motivated
✅ Reliable
✅ Caring
✅ Inclusive
Equality & Accessibility
Real Life Options is proud to be an equal opportunities employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. If you have a disability, learning difficulty, or any specific needs, we’re happy to make reasonable adjustments to support you through the application process.
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