Support Worker
| Posting date: | 01 July 2025 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £12.60 per hour |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 29 July 2025 |
| Location: | Aberdeenshire, AB43 9SY |
| Company: | Real Life Options |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | ORG3708-SB1343312FraSW |
Summary
Job Title: Support Worker
Location: Fraserburgh
Salary: £12.60 per hour
Hours: Full-time and Part-time (various shifts including days, evenings, nights, and weekends)
Join Real Life Options – Make a Real Difference
Real Life Options is a registered charity and a leading provider of support services across the UK. As we continue to grow, we are looking for dedicated Support Workers in Fraserburgh who are passionate about empowering people with disabilities to live independent and fulfilling lives.
What You'll Be Doing
As a Support Worker, you’ll be part of a committed team helping adults with:
Learning disabilities
Mental health needs
Autism
Epilepsy
Physical disabilities
Challenging behaviour
Your day may involve:
Supporting with personal care and administering medication
Helping with cooking, cleaning and household tasks
Budgeting and financial planning
Providing social support and enabling community participation
Attending team meetings and maintaining accurate records
Encouraging independence and enhancing quality of life
You’ll work a variety of shifts, including early mornings (from 7:30am), evenings (until 10pm) , weekends, and public holidays. Sleepovers and waking night shifts may also be required. Every second weekend off.
What We Offer
28 days’ paid holiday (pro-rata) including bank holidays
Accredited training and development opportunities
Pension scheme with employer contributions
Buddy system and shadow shifts for all new starters
Enhanced PVG required (we’ll guide you through the process)
Additional Benefits Include:
Health Cash Plan
£10,000 Life Cover
Employee Assistance Programme (health, legal, financial advice)
Discount platform with high street brands
Cycle to Work Scheme
Financial wellbeing scheme
Refer a Friend Bonus
Recognition Initiatives
Who We’re Looking For
We’re seeking people with the right values and behaviours who share our core principles:
Respect – Honesty – Responsibility – Excellence
If you can circle 6 or more of the following traits, you might be the person we're looking for:
Honest – Caring – Reliable – Self-Motivated – Inclusive – Flexible – Good Communicator – Passionate – Strong Values
Previous experience is a bonus, especially in supporting adults with challenging behaviours, but full training will be provided.
Recruitment Process
Closing date for applications: Thursday 11th July 2025
Interviews will take place starting week beginning Monday 14th July 2025
We’re happy to make reasonable adjustments if you have a disability or other individual needs
Apply Now
Be part of something meaningful. Support others to live their best life — and find purpose in yours.
Real Life Options is an equal opportunities employer.
Location: Fraserburgh
Salary: £12.60 per hour
Hours: Full-time and Part-time (various shifts including days, evenings, nights, and weekends)
Join Real Life Options – Make a Real Difference
Real Life Options is a registered charity and a leading provider of support services across the UK. As we continue to grow, we are looking for dedicated Support Workers in Fraserburgh who are passionate about empowering people with disabilities to live independent and fulfilling lives.
What You'll Be Doing
As a Support Worker, you’ll be part of a committed team helping adults with:
Learning disabilities
Mental health needs
Autism
Epilepsy
Physical disabilities
Challenging behaviour
Your day may involve:
Supporting with personal care and administering medication
Helping with cooking, cleaning and household tasks
Budgeting and financial planning
Providing social support and enabling community participation
Attending team meetings and maintaining accurate records
Encouraging independence and enhancing quality of life
You’ll work a variety of shifts, including early mornings (from 7:30am), evenings (until 10pm) , weekends, and public holidays. Sleepovers and waking night shifts may also be required. Every second weekend off.
What We Offer
28 days’ paid holiday (pro-rata) including bank holidays
Accredited training and development opportunities
Pension scheme with employer contributions
Buddy system and shadow shifts for all new starters
Enhanced PVG required (we’ll guide you through the process)
Additional Benefits Include:
Health Cash Plan
£10,000 Life Cover
Employee Assistance Programme (health, legal, financial advice)
Discount platform with high street brands
Cycle to Work Scheme
Financial wellbeing scheme
Refer a Friend Bonus
Recognition Initiatives
Who We’re Looking For
We’re seeking people with the right values and behaviours who share our core principles:
Respect – Honesty – Responsibility – Excellence
If you can circle 6 or more of the following traits, you might be the person we're looking for:
Honest – Caring – Reliable – Self-Motivated – Inclusive – Flexible – Good Communicator – Passionate – Strong Values
Previous experience is a bonus, especially in supporting adults with challenging behaviours, but full training will be provided.
Recruitment Process
Closing date for applications: Thursday 11th July 2025
Interviews will take place starting week beginning Monday 14th July 2025
We’re happy to make reasonable adjustments if you have a disability or other individual needs
Apply Now
Be part of something meaningful. Support others to live their best life — and find purpose in yours.
Real Life Options is an equal opportunities employer.
Proud member of the Disability Confident employer scheme
Disability Confident
About Disability Confident
A Disability Confident employer will generally offer an interview to any applicant that declares they have a disability and meets the minimum criteria for the job as defined by the employer. It is important to note that in certain recruitment situations such as high-volume, seasonal and high-peak times, the employer may wish to limit the overall numbers of interviews offered to both disabled people and non-disabled people. For more details please go to Disability Confident.