Support Worker

Support Worker

Glendinning Road (Anniesland Area, Glasgow)

30 hours per week / Relief

£13.45 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

£13.45 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 - sleepover shifts e.g. start at 12pm and finish 12pm the next day

Flexibility is essential to meet the needs of the person we support including flexability to cover night shifts.

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.