Support Worker


Company:	Real Life Options
Salary:	£13.45 to £13.45 an hour
Hours:	Full-time
Location:	AB44 1TX
Job type:	Permanent
Posting date:	4 Sept 2026
Closing date:	2 Oct 2026

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Summary

Support Worker

Location: Macduff, Aberdeenshire

Pay: £13.45 per hour

Hours: Full-time,part-time and relief positions available

Job Type: Permanent

Drivers preferred

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 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 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

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.

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