Support Worker
Location: Northeast Fife, Wormit, Tayport
Contract: Full Time, Part Time and Relief positions available
Pay: £13.10 per hour
About the Role
At Real Life Options we provide person centred support to enable the PWS to live the life that they choose. Support is uniquely tailored to each individual, 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.
What You'll Do
1. Support individuals with personal care, medication, cooking, and household tasks
2. Encourage social interaction with friends, family, and community events and promote independence
3. Support with making and attending health care appointments
4. Communicate with medical professionals and implement support plans and risk assessments
5. Maintain clear and accurate records of support provided
6. Communicate effectively with the team, family members
7. Work independently and as part of a supportive team
8. Encouraging physical activity – including walking and playing games
Shift Patterns
Shifts are 8am-3pm, 3pm-10pm, 10pm-8am (including sleepovers and waking nights)
Pay
£13.10 per hour Mon - Fri
£16.80 per hour Sat - Sun
Sleepovers will be paid at an hourly rate of £12.60 per hour
Fife Council through Fife Health and Social Care Partnership have introduced an hourly rate enhancement until the end of March 2026.
What We’re Looking For
We’re looking for someone who is:
9. Caring and compassionate
10. Honest and reliable
11. Flexible and self-motivated
12. A good communicator
13. Inclusive and values-driven
If you can tick six or more of these qualities, you could be the right fit.
Requirements
14. Must be able to work as part of a team and lone working; take initiative and problem-solving skills.
15. Enhanced PVG required (we will support the application process)
16. Drivers with manual licence
What We Offer
17. 28 days paid holiday (pro-rata)
18. Accredited training and development
19. Contributory pension scheme
20. Mileage paid at 35p per mile (up to 10,000 miles per year)
21. Health Cash Plan (for contracted staff)
22. £10,000 Life Cover
23. Free Employee Assistance Programme
24. Access to retail and service discounts via Reward Gateway
25. Cycle to Work Scheme
26. Financial wellbeing support
27. Refer a Friend bonus
28. Recognition and reward initiatives
Ready to Apply?
Please be aware that initial contact will usually be made by email, so check your inbox and junk folders regularly.
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.