Support Worker
Location: Glenrothes Outreach
Rate of Pay: £12.60 per hour
Hours: Full-time and Part-time positions available
Please note: Candidates must have at least 6 months of experience in a similar role.
Make a Real Difference with Real Life Options
At Real Life Options, we support people to live the life they choose, and we’re looking for passionate, reliable Support Workers to join our team in Glenrothes. You’ll play a vital role in supporting 34 individuals in our outreach service—helping them live independently and with dignity in their own homes and communities.
This role involves 1:1 lone working, with occasional 2:1 support, and includes working a variety of shifts as part of a 24-hour rota.
What You’ll Be Doing
Your day will usually start by catching up on any updates or handovers, so you know what’s been happening and what each person’s plans are. Some of the services can be challenging, so it’s important to follow the right guidelines to make sure the people we support feel safe and can live their lives fully.
If you're working a morning shift, you’ll be helping people get ready for the day—this might include supporting with showering, getting dressed, having breakfast, and taking medication.
Throughout the day, you’ll be encouraging independence by supporting people to take part in household tasks like cooking, cleaning, and laundry. We believe in working alongside people, not doing everything for them. We also support individuals to manage their own money and build confidence in their daily routines. It’s a great chance to help someone learn new skills and celebrate their progress.
You’ll also support people to stay connected—whether that’s visiting family and friends, attending appointments, or joining in with community activities and groups. Most people travel by public transport with their support worker.
Evenings might involve helping to make dinner, supporting with food safety and hygiene, and winding down with whatever the person enjoys—this could be going to a disco, watching football, heading to the pub, or just relaxing at home.
At the end of your shift, you’ll write up a short log of the day, so there’s a clear handover for the next person and the right support continues.
Shift Patterns
Support is provided across a 24-hour rota. Shift patterns include:
One we are recruiting for is both male and female staff which involves a sleepover shift which is 1:1 support
3pm - 11pm (Back Shift)
11:00pm – 7:00am (Sleepover)
7:00am – 3:00pm (Day shift)
Our other service is a Male-Only Staff Service (with waking night shift):
8:00am – 3:00pm (Day shift)
3:00pm – 10:00pm (Back shift)
10:00pm – 8:00am (Waking night)
What We’re Looking For
We’re seeking people who are:
Person-centred, kind and dependable
Able to work independently and follow structured plans
Flexible with shift patterns and able to work weekends or nights when needed
Committed to supporting people to live meaningful, empowered lives
If you can relate to six or more of the following, we’d love to hear from you:
Honest – Good Communicator – Strong Values – Flexible – Passionate – Self-Motivated – Reliable – Caring – Inclusive
Essential Requirements
Minimum 6 months’ experience in a similar support role
Ability to work across a flexible shift pattern including sleepovers and/or night shifts
Willingness to undergo a PVG check
Commitment to delivering high standards of care in line with Real Life Options’ values and policies
Benefits and Rewards
Working for Real Life Options means you’ll have access to:
28 days’ paid holiday (including bank holidays, pro-rata for part-time)
Accredited training and development opportunities
Employer contributory pension scheme
Mileage reimbursement at 35p per mile (up to 10,000 miles/year)
Health Cash Plan (for contracted hours)
£10,000 Life cover
Employee Assistance Programme – 24/7 access to counselling, legal, and financial support
Reward Gateway – discounts on shopping and services
Cycle to Work Scheme
Financial wellbeing support
Refer a Friend Incentive Bonus (terms apply)
Employee recognition initiatives
Our Values
At Real Life Options, our values guide everything we do:
Respect – Honesty – Responsibility – Excellence
We create an environment where staff and the people we support are treated with dignity, fairness, and respect.
Additional Information
Initial contact with applicants is usually made via email. Please check your inbox and junk/spam folders regularly.
This role is subject to a PVG check and satisfactory references.
Equal Opportunities
Real Life Options is an equal opportunities employer. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace.
If you have a disability, medical condition, or any additional support needs during the recruitment process, we’re happy to make reasonable adjustments. Please let us know how we can support you.
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