Job Title: Support Worker – Night Shift
Location: Kingsmore Court – Drumchapel, Glasgow
Hours: 39 hours per week (Weeknights & Weekends)
Pay Rate: £12.60 per hour
About the Organisation
At Real Life Options we provide person centred support to enable the people we support to live the life that they choose. Support is uniquely tailored to everyone, 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.
You’ll be working alongside an experienced and friendly team in a role that gives you the opportunity to make a real difference. We’re looking for committed and caring individuals who have great communication skills.
About the service
Kingsmore Court provides supported accommodation to adults with a range of needs including autism, learning disabilities, mental health needs, acquired brain injury, physical disabilities and communication difficulties. Support is delivered across two neighbouring properties connected by an adjoining door, creating a homely environment where individuals are supported to feel safe, respected and empowered.
About the Role
We are seeking a compassionate and reliable Night Duty Support Worker to provide high-quality, person-centred support throughout the night. You will work independently at times as well as part of a small, experienced team.
Typical Night Shift: 10pm – 8am
Key Responsibilities:
1. Provide direct overnight support to adults with learning disabilities and physical disabilities.
2. Deliver personal care, including catheter care and the use of continence aids.
3. Safely operate mobility equipment such as stand-aids and hoists to reposition individuals.
4. Maintain a clean and safe home environment, completing cleaning and laundry tasks as required.
5. Complete accurate documentation including daily notes, fluid/food charts and other essential records.
6. Communicate clearly and professionally strong verbal and written communication skills are essential.
7. Use initiative and problem-solving skills during lone-working periods while remaining an effective team member.
What We’re Looking For:
8. Ability to work night shifts flexibly, including weekends.
9. Experience supporting adults with learning disabilities, physical disabilities, autism or mental health needs (preferred but not essential).
10. Confidence using mobility aids and providing personal care (training can be provided).
11. Reliable, compassionate and committed to high-quality support.
12. Candidates to be based in North / North-West Glasgow
13. Enhanced PVG required (we will support the application process)
What We Offer
14. £12.60 per hour
15. 28 days paid holiday (pro-rata)
16. Accredited training and development
17. Contributory pension scheme
18. Mileage paid at 35p per mile (up to 10,000 miles per year)
19. Health Cash Plan (for contracted staff)
20. £10,000 Life Cover
21. Free Employee Assistance Programme
22. Access to retail and service discounts via Reward Gateway
23. Cycle to Work Scheme
24. Financial wellbeing support
25. Refer a Friend bonus
26. Recognition and reward initiatives
Ready to Apply?
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Real Life Options is an equal opportunities employer. We welcome applications from all backgrounds and are happy to make reasonable adjustments to support candidates with disabilities or additional needs during the recruitment process.