Support Worker
| Posting date: | 28 July 2025 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £12.60 per hour |
| Hours: | Part time |
| Closing date: | 25 August 2025 |
| Location: | Glasgow City, G43 1BZ |
| Company: | Real Life Options |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | ORG3708-LI1362545GlaSW |
Summary
Support Worker
Location: Pollok and surrounding areas (Southside of Glasgow)
Contract: Relief
Pay: £12.60 per hour
About the Role
At Real Life Options we provide person centred support to enable the PWS to live the life that they choose. Support is uniquely tailored to each individual, ensuring they have choice and control over the planning and delivery of their support. You will support them to reach their potential by providing both physical and emotional support, along with encouraging them to develop positive relationships and achieve their goals.
You’ll be working alongside an experienced and friendly team in a role that gives you the opportunity to make a real difference. We’re looking for committed and caring individuals who have great communication skills.
What You'll Do
Support individuals with personal care, medication, cooking, and household tasks
Enable involvement in the local community and promote independence
Support with making and attending health care appointments
Communicate with medical professionals and implement support plans and risk assessments
Maintain clear and accurate records of support provided
Communicate effectively with the team, family members
Work independently and as part of a supportive team
Manual handling
Shift Patterns
12 - 14-hour shifts, sleepover shifts (24-hour shifts including overnight).
What We’re Looking For
We’re looking for someone who is:
Caring and compassionate
Honest and reliable
Flexible and self-motivated
A good communicator
Inclusive and values-driven
If you can tick six or more of these qualities, you could be the right fit.
Requirements
Must be able to work as part of a team and lone working; take initiative and problem-solving skills.
Enhanced PVG required (we will support the application process)
What We Offer
£12.60 per hour
28 days paid holiday (pro-rata)
Accredited training and development
Contributory pension scheme
Mileage paid at 35p per mile (up to 10,000 miles per year)
Health Cash Plan (for contracted staff)
£10,000 Life Cover
Free Employee Assistance Programme
Access to retail and service discounts via Reward Gateway
Cycle to Work Scheme
Financial wellbeing support
Refer a Friend bonus
Recognition and reward initiatives
Ready to Apply?
Please be aware that initial contact will usually be made by email, so check your inbox and junk folders regularly.
Real Life Options is an equal opportunities employer. We welcome applications from all backgrounds and are happy to make reasonable adjustments to support candidates with disabilities or additional needs during the recruitment process.
Location: Pollok and surrounding areas (Southside of Glasgow)
Contract: Relief
Pay: £12.60 per hour
About the Role
At Real Life Options we provide person centred support to enable the PWS to live the life that they choose. Support is uniquely tailored to each individual, ensuring they have choice and control over the planning and delivery of their support. You will support them to reach their potential by providing both physical and emotional support, along with encouraging them to develop positive relationships and achieve their goals.
You’ll be working alongside an experienced and friendly team in a role that gives you the opportunity to make a real difference. We’re looking for committed and caring individuals who have great communication skills.
What You'll Do
Support individuals with personal care, medication, cooking, and household tasks
Enable involvement in the local community and promote independence
Support with making and attending health care appointments
Communicate with medical professionals and implement support plans and risk assessments
Maintain clear and accurate records of support provided
Communicate effectively with the team, family members
Work independently and as part of a supportive team
Manual handling
Shift Patterns
12 - 14-hour shifts, sleepover shifts (24-hour shifts including overnight).
What We’re Looking For
We’re looking for someone who is:
Caring and compassionate
Honest and reliable
Flexible and self-motivated
A good communicator
Inclusive and values-driven
If you can tick six or more of these qualities, you could be the right fit.
Requirements
Must be able to work as part of a team and lone working; take initiative and problem-solving skills.
Enhanced PVG required (we will support the application process)
What We Offer
£12.60 per hour
28 days paid holiday (pro-rata)
Accredited training and development
Contributory pension scheme
Mileage paid at 35p per mile (up to 10,000 miles per year)
Health Cash Plan (for contracted staff)
£10,000 Life Cover
Free Employee Assistance Programme
Access to retail and service discounts via Reward Gateway
Cycle to Work Scheme
Financial wellbeing support
Refer a Friend bonus
Recognition and reward initiatives
Ready to Apply?
Please be aware that initial contact will usually be made by email, so check your inbox and junk folders regularly.
Real Life Options is an equal opportunities employer. We welcome applications from all backgrounds and are happy to make reasonable adjustments to support candidates with disabilities or additional needs during the recruitment process.
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.