Support Worker – West Lothian Outreach
Location: Predominantly Polbeth Hub (with travel across West Lothian including Broxburn, Uphall Station, Bathgate, and Deans)
Contract Type: Permanent, Full -Time ( 35 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:
1. Supporting individuals in daily living tasks such as personal care, medication, cooking, shopping, and maintaining their home
2. Encouraging and enabling participation in community life, social activities, and new experiences
3. Helping maintain and build independence, routines, and life skills
4. Supporting individuals who may present with challenging behaviours, always following agreed support plans
5. Communicating with medical professionals and implementing support plans and risk assessments
6. 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
7. A values-driven approach that aligns with our core principles: Respect – Honesty – Responsibility – Excellence
8. Willingness to work flexibly across locations and shifts, including sleepovers
9. Ability to work independently and as part of a team
10. A commitment to continuous professional development
11. A driving licence is desirable due to the nature of outreach support
12. Enhanced Adult PVG (or willingness to obtain)
What We Offer
Financial & Lifestyle Benefits:
13. 28 days paid holiday (pro-rata)
14. Contributory pension scheme
15. £10,000 Life cover
16. Health Cash Plan (for full/part-time contracts)
17. Cycle to Work Scheme
18. Financial wellbeing scheme
19. Reward gateway (access to discounts and offers)
20. Refer a Friend bonus
Support & Development:
21. Accredited training and development opportunities
22. Regular supervision and guidance from experienced leaders
23. Free Employee Assistance Programme (including counselling and legal/financial advice)
24. 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.