Support Worker
| Dyddiad hysbysebu: | 14 Tachwedd 2025 |
|---|---|
| Cyflog: | £12.60 yr awr |
| Oriau: | Llawn Amser |
| Dyddiad cau: | 12 Rhagfyr 2025 |
| Lleoliad: | Glasgow City, G13 2PJ |
| Cwmni: | Real Life Options |
| Math o swydd: | Parhaol |
| Cyfeirnod swydd: | ORG3708-SB1442631GlaSW |
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Support Worker
Glendinning Road (Anniesland Area, Glasgow)
30 hours per week
£12.60 per hour
About the Role
At Real Life Options, we provide person-centred support that empowers people to live life on their own terms. This role is based in supported accommodation, where you’ll be providing one-to-one support for an adult with autism, a learning disability, and communication difficulties. The individual is non-verbal, uses Makaton, and may display some challenging behaviour.
You’ll play a vital role in helping them lead a fulfilling life, from assisting with daily routines to supporting their physical, emotional, and social wellbeing. This is a great opportunity to join an experienced and friendly team and make a genuine difference every day.
What You'll Do
Provide personal care, including support with bathing, dressing, and toilet assistance
Administer medication safely and accurately
Prepare meals of the person’s choice and support with eating where required
Support with household tasks, cleaning, laundry, and organising repairs
Support and encourage involvement in community activities and daily routines
Build trusting relationships with the person, their family, and external professionals
Accompany and support the person to attend healthcare and other appointments
Maintain clear and accurate written records of support provided
Follow and contribute to individualised support plans and risk assessments
Work confidently as part of a team and independently during lone working shifts
Participate in sleepover shifts as part of a 24-hour rota
What We’re Looking For
We’re looking for someone who is:
Compassionate, respectful, and person-centred
Calm, patient, and resilient – particularly in situations involving challenging behaviour
Honest and professional in all areas of their work
Able to use initiative and problem-solving skills
An excellent communicator (verbal and written)
Reliable, flexible, and committed to delivering high-quality support
Willing to learn and develop, especially around autism, communication, and behaviour
You don’t need experience – just the right attitude, willingness to learn, and a passion for supporting others.
Requirements
Must be able to work as part of a team and in a lone working capacity
Enhanced PVG required (we’ll support your application)
Ideally based in the north/northwest Glasgow area
Open to both male and female applicants
What We Offer
£12.60 per hour
28 days paid holiday (pro-rata)
Accredited training and development (including autism, Makaton, and behaviour training)
Contributory pension scheme
Mileage paid at 35p per mile (up to 10,000 miles/year)
Health Cash Plan (for contracted staff)
£10,000 Life Cover
Free Employee Assistance Programme
Cycle to Work Scheme
Financial wellbeing support
Refer a Friend bonus
Recognition and reward initiatives
Shift Patterns
Shifts cover a 24-hour period and include sleepover shifts
Flexibility is essential to meet the needs of the person we support
Ready to Apply?
We’d love to hear from you. Please note that our first contact is usually by email, so check your inbox and junk folder regularly.
Real Life Options is an equal opportunities employer. We welcome applications from all backgrounds and are committed to making reasonable adjustments for candidates with disabilities or additional needs during the recruitment process.
Glendinning Road (Anniesland Area, Glasgow)
30 hours per week
£12.60 per hour
About the Role
At Real Life Options, we provide person-centred support that empowers people to live life on their own terms. This role is based in supported accommodation, where you’ll be providing one-to-one support for an adult with autism, a learning disability, and communication difficulties. The individual is non-verbal, uses Makaton, and may display some challenging behaviour.
You’ll play a vital role in helping them lead a fulfilling life, from assisting with daily routines to supporting their physical, emotional, and social wellbeing. This is a great opportunity to join an experienced and friendly team and make a genuine difference every day.
What You'll Do
Provide personal care, including support with bathing, dressing, and toilet assistance
Administer medication safely and accurately
Prepare meals of the person’s choice and support with eating where required
Support with household tasks, cleaning, laundry, and organising repairs
Support and encourage involvement in community activities and daily routines
Build trusting relationships with the person, their family, and external professionals
Accompany and support the person to attend healthcare and other appointments
Maintain clear and accurate written records of support provided
Follow and contribute to individualised support plans and risk assessments
Work confidently as part of a team and independently during lone working shifts
Participate in sleepover shifts as part of a 24-hour rota
What We’re Looking For
We’re looking for someone who is:
Compassionate, respectful, and person-centred
Calm, patient, and resilient – particularly in situations involving challenging behaviour
Honest and professional in all areas of their work
Able to use initiative and problem-solving skills
An excellent communicator (verbal and written)
Reliable, flexible, and committed to delivering high-quality support
Willing to learn and develop, especially around autism, communication, and behaviour
You don’t need experience – just the right attitude, willingness to learn, and a passion for supporting others.
Requirements
Must be able to work as part of a team and in a lone working capacity
Enhanced PVG required (we’ll support your application)
Ideally based in the north/northwest Glasgow area
Open to both male and female applicants
What We Offer
£12.60 per hour
28 days paid holiday (pro-rata)
Accredited training and development (including autism, Makaton, and behaviour training)
Contributory pension scheme
Mileage paid at 35p per mile (up to 10,000 miles/year)
Health Cash Plan (for contracted staff)
£10,000 Life Cover
Free Employee Assistance Programme
Cycle to Work Scheme
Financial wellbeing support
Refer a Friend bonus
Recognition and reward initiatives
Shift Patterns
Shifts cover a 24-hour period and include sleepover shifts
Flexibility is essential to meet the needs of the person we support
Ready to Apply?
We’d love to hear from you. Please note that our first contact is usually by email, so check your inbox and junk folder regularly.
Real Life Options is an equal opportunities employer. We welcome applications from all backgrounds and are committed to making reasonable adjustments for candidates with disabilities or additional needs during the recruitment process.
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