Real Life Options provide support to people with autism, learning disabilities, and complex needs.
We provide individualised support packages and promote independence to enable people to live a happy fulfilled life within their own homes. The purpose-built accommodation is made of individual apartments and purpose-built bungalows.
The service comprises of 12 apartments for people with mild learning disabilities, 4 bungalows for individuals with higher complex needs and 4 bungalows for people who display behaviours of concern.
About the Role
You will be supporting individuals in their own homes to live as independently as possible, this involves:
- following daily planners
- helping with financial expenditure
- domestic support and administration of medication
There may also be some support with:
- personal care
- meal planning/preparation
- maintaining important relationships
- support to find new friendships
A rewarding part of the role will be encouraging participation in activities in the local community to enhance social inclusion. Seeking new opportunities for the growth and development of the people we support which could include volunteering roles and further education access.
Shift patterns
Hours between 7am to 10pm
- Working on a rota, you will be required to work weekends, evenings, bank holidays with planned time off.
- Flexibility to cover any of these shift patterns over the 7 day weekly period is essential
Key Skills
- Honest
- Good Communicator
- Strong Values
- Flexible
- Passionate
- Self Motivated
- Reliable
- Caring
- Inclusive
An Enhanced DBS will be required for this role.
Why Join Us?
- A minimum of 28-days paid holiday a year, including bank holidays (pro-rata for part time staff)
- Accredited training giving you the knowledge and skills to deliver a first rate job - develop professionally through training, mentoring, and a strong support network
- A minimum of 28-days paid holiday a year, including bank holidays (pro-rata for part time staff)
- An employer contributory pension scheme
- Work in a collaborative, values-led environment
- Health Cash Plan (for full/part time contracted hours)
- £10,000 Life cover
- A free Employee Assistance Programme (including a medical helpline, telephone and face-to-face counselling, debt, financial and legal information)
- A reward gateway with access to discounted goods and services
- Cycle to Work Scheme
- A financial wellbeing scheme
- Refer a Friend Incentive Bonus (terms and conditions apply)
- Recognition Initiatives
We are keen to recruit someone with the right values and behaviours who can help us to ensure our workplace values are at the heart of everything we do these are:
- Respect - Honesty - Responsibility - Excellence
If you can circle 6 or more of the skills below, then you could be the person we are looking for
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Female Support Worker in Baildon employer: Real Life Options Group
Real Life Options Group is an exceptional employer dedicated to empowering individuals with autism and learning disabilities. Located in Dunfermline, we foster a supportive work culture that prioritises employee growth through continuous training and mentorship opportunities. Our commitment to high-quality care ensures that our staff are valued and equipped to make a meaningful impact in the lives of those we serve.
