Support Worker
Location: Macduff, Aberdeenshire
Pay: £12.60 per hour
Hours: 30 hours per week
Job Type: Permanent
Join Our Team at Real Life Options
At Real Life Options, we empower people with learning disabilities and autism to live fulfilling lives. With over 30 years of experience, our person-centred approach focuses on choice, independence, and inclusion—ensuring every individual has the opportunity to achieve their potential.
Make a Real Difference
We are seeking a compassionate, reliable, and motivated Female Support Worker to join our close-knit team in Macduff. You’ll be working in a supportive and established environment where many staff have been with us for over 20 years—proof of the positive and stable culture we’ve built.
As part of a vibrant and welcoming community hub, you'll provide support to female individuals in their day-to-day lives—helping them maintain independence, engage in activities they enjoy, and access the wider community.
What You’ll Be Doing
1. Providing personal care, practical assistance, and emotional support
2. Supporting service users with daily tasks in their homes and the community
3. Promoting choice, dignity, and independence
4. Building trusting relationships and encouraging social inclusion
5. Working both individually and as part of a dedicated team
About the Service
The majority of our service users live independently within the same community complex, which fosters strong friendships and a wholesome, neighbourly atmosphere. Social events and group activities are held regularly at the on-site hub, encouraging connection and wellbeing.
Shifts & Hours
Shifts follow a rotating pattern and may include:
6. 8:00am–5:00pm
7. 9:00am–4:00pm
8. 10:00am–7:00pm
9. 5:00pm–10:00pm
10. 4:00pm–9:00am (overnight support)
Flexibility is essential, and occasional sleepover shifts may be required once you are confident and experienced in the role.
What You’ll Need
11. A caring, inclusive, and person-centred mindset
12. Willingness to learn and be part of a long-standing supportive team
13. Ability to work flexible hours including evenings and weekends
14. A commitment to Real Life Options’ values: Respect, Honesty, Responsibility, and Excellence
Due to the nature of the role, we require a female candidate under Schedule 9, Part 1 of the Equality Act 2010.
What We Offer
15. £12.60 per hour pay rate
16. 28 days paid holiday (pro-rata)
17. Accredited training and development
18. Contributory pension scheme
19. 35p per mile mileage reimbursement (up to 10,000 miles/year)
20. Health & Wellbeing Benefits, including:
Health Cash Plan
£10,000 life cover
Employee Assistance Programme (counselling, legal, financial support)
Reward Gateway (discounts on retail, leisure, and more)
Cycle to Work scheme
Financial wellbeing support
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.
Ready to Apply?
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