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Female Support Worker

Job details
Posting date: 04 July 2025
Salary: £12.60 per hour
Hours: Full time
Closing date: 01 August 2025
Location: Aberdeenshire, AB44 1TX
Company: Real Life Options
Job type: Permanent
Job reference: ORG3708-SB1346876MacFSW

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Summary

Female Support Worker – Macduff

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



Providing personal care, practical assistance, and emotional support


Supporting service users with daily tasks in their homes and the community


Promoting choice, dignity, and independence


Building trusting relationships and encouraging social inclusion


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:



8:00am–5:00pm


9:00am–4:00pm


10:00am–7:00pm


5:00pm–10:00pm


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



A caring, inclusive, and person-centred mindset


Willingness to learn and be part of a long-standing supportive team


Ability to work flexible hours including evenings and weekends


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



£12.60 per hour pay rate


28 days paid holiday (pro-rata)


Accredited training and development


Contributory pension scheme


35p per mile mileage reimbursement (up to 10,000 miles/year)


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?

Start your journey in making a real difference in someone’s life. Please ensure you check your email regularly (including junk folders) for updates on your application.

Proud member of the Disability Confident employer scheme

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.

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