Shift Leader - Support Worker
| Posting date: | 10 July 2025 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £12.60 per hour |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 07 August 2025 |
| Location: | West Lothian, EH48 4HZ |
| Company: | Real Life Options |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | ORG3708-SB1350968BatSLSW |
Summary
Job Title: Shift Lead
Location: West Lothian Outreach Hours: 32 hours per week
Hourly Rate: £13.32
Driver Required
About Real Life Options
At Real Life Options, we believe everyone has the right to live their best life. We provide tailored support to people with learning disabilities and autism, empowering them to live independently, engage in their communities, and achieve meaningful outcomes.
We’re currently recruiting a dedicated and experienced Shift Lead to join our West Lothian Outreach team. If you have experience in a similar support or supervisory role, a full UK driving licence, and a genuine passion for making a difference, we’d love to hear from you.
About the Role
As a Shift Lead, you will continue to provide high-quality, hands-on support, including:
Personal care
Medication administration
Household tasks such as cooking and cleaning
Encouraging and supporting independence
Promoting social inclusion and helping individuals access new opportunities in the community
This is a flexible, varied role requiring travel across different West Lothian locations, supporting people both at the hub and 1:1 in the community. Many of the individuals we support present with behaviours that challenge. Full training and clear support plans will be provided.
Shift Lead Responsibilities
In addition to providing direct support, you will also:
Manage rotas: Help plan rotas, cover shifts, and ensure safe staffing levels
Lead practice: Guide and support workers during shifts to maintain high standards of care
Mentor staff: Coach and develop team members in their practice
Communicate effectively: Work closely with service managers, area managers, and external professionals
Admin time: Receive 8 hours per month off-rota time (2 hours per week) for essential admin duties
Key Duties Include:
Keeping support plans, risk assessments, and medication records up to date and accurate
Leading on medication audits and competency assessments
Organising and overseeing key worker responsibilities, reviews, and planning meetings
Supporting with transitions, incident debriefs, and reporting of safeguarding concerns (ASP)
Participating in the on-call rota for West Lothian Services
Promoting a safe, knowledgeable, and confident team environment
What We’re Looking For
Experience in a similar support or team-leading role is essential
A full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle is required
A strong understanding of supporting people with learning disabilities, including those who display behaviours that challenge
Confidence in leading a team and making decisions on shift
Excellent communication and organisational skills
Willingness to work flexibly across West Lothian, including Polbeth, Broxburn, Uphall Station, Bathgate, and Deans
Why Join Real Life Options?
A supportive, values-led organisation with a focus on quality
Leadership development opportunities and hands-on experience
Protected off-rota time for planning and admin
Comprehensive training and access to ongoing learning
A chance to truly make a difference in people’s lives every day
Apply Now
Ready to lead, support, and inspire? Join Real Life Options as a Shift Lead and help us create real, positive change in West Lothian.
Location: West Lothian Outreach Hours: 32 hours per week
Hourly Rate: £13.32
Driver Required
About Real Life Options
At Real Life Options, we believe everyone has the right to live their best life. We provide tailored support to people with learning disabilities and autism, empowering them to live independently, engage in their communities, and achieve meaningful outcomes.
We’re currently recruiting a dedicated and experienced Shift Lead to join our West Lothian Outreach team. If you have experience in a similar support or supervisory role, a full UK driving licence, and a genuine passion for making a difference, we’d love to hear from you.
About the Role
As a Shift Lead, you will continue to provide high-quality, hands-on support, including:
Personal care
Medication administration
Household tasks such as cooking and cleaning
Encouraging and supporting independence
Promoting social inclusion and helping individuals access new opportunities in the community
This is a flexible, varied role requiring travel across different West Lothian locations, supporting people both at the hub and 1:1 in the community. Many of the individuals we support present with behaviours that challenge. Full training and clear support plans will be provided.
Shift Lead Responsibilities
In addition to providing direct support, you will also:
Manage rotas: Help plan rotas, cover shifts, and ensure safe staffing levels
Lead practice: Guide and support workers during shifts to maintain high standards of care
Mentor staff: Coach and develop team members in their practice
Communicate effectively: Work closely with service managers, area managers, and external professionals
Admin time: Receive 8 hours per month off-rota time (2 hours per week) for essential admin duties
Key Duties Include:
Keeping support plans, risk assessments, and medication records up to date and accurate
Leading on medication audits and competency assessments
Organising and overseeing key worker responsibilities, reviews, and planning meetings
Supporting with transitions, incident debriefs, and reporting of safeguarding concerns (ASP)
Participating in the on-call rota for West Lothian Services
Promoting a safe, knowledgeable, and confident team environment
What We’re Looking For
Experience in a similar support or team-leading role is essential
A full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle is required
A strong understanding of supporting people with learning disabilities, including those who display behaviours that challenge
Confidence in leading a team and making decisions on shift
Excellent communication and organisational skills
Willingness to work flexibly across West Lothian, including Polbeth, Broxburn, Uphall Station, Bathgate, and Deans
Why Join Real Life Options?
A supportive, values-led organisation with a focus on quality
Leadership development opportunities and hands-on experience
Protected off-rota time for planning and admin
Comprehensive training and access to ongoing learning
A chance to truly make a difference in people’s lives every day
Apply Now
Ready to lead, support, and inspire? Join Real Life Options as a Shift Lead and help us create real, positive change in West Lothian.
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