Support Worker


Company:	Real Life Options
Salary:	£13.45 to £13.45 an hour
Hours:	Full-time
Location:	KY12 7LG
Job type:	Permanent
Posting date:	9 Sept 2026
Closing date:	7 Oct 2026

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Summary

Support Worker

Dunfermline

Full time, part time positions available

Pay: £13.45 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.

This role will involve working in supported living and day services across Dunfermline and West Fife. As a whole they consist of 11 separate properties. The individuals we support have varied levels of verbal communication, autism, and epilepsy. It would be advantageous if you have previous experience of working with adults with challenging behaviour, although this is not essential, as full training will be provided and Real-Life Options will put you through the SVQ 2/3.

What You'll Do

Support individuals with personal care, medication, cooking, and household tasks

Encourage social interaction with friends, family, and community events and promote independence

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

Shift Patterns

Shift patterns are generally 08:00am-3:00pm and 3:00pm to 10:00pm. Sleepover shift - 24hr shift: 3pm -3pm (sleeping 11pm - 7am )

Pay

£13.45 per hour (enhanced weekend salary of £17.93)

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)

Drivers with manual licence (Desired)

What We Offer

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

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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.

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