Support Worker (Day Centre)

Support Worker (Day Centre)

Location

Inverurie

Hourly Rate

£13.45

Hours

30 (4 days out of 5)

About Real Life Options

Real Life Options is a registered charity dedicated to empowering people with learning disabilities, autism, and other complex needs to live fulfilling, independent lives. As we continue to grow, we are looking for committed Support Workers who share our values and want to make a real difference in their community.

About the Role

In our Inverurie Day Centre, Support Workers help individuals with a wide range of needs to lead enriched an Our service is open to the whole community so you will be dealing with members of the public, families of supported individuals and professionals so good communication skills are essential. d independent lives.

This includes

Supporting with building new skills

Providing personal care where required (full training provided)

Dealing with members of the public, families of supported individuals and professionals, so good communication skills are essential.

Supporting with integration into the local community

Encouraging and enabling participation in social activities such as parties, bingo, and community events

Promoting independence and helping individuals achieve their personal goals

general housekeeping duties

Who We Support

The people we support in Inverurie have varied support needs.

Some individuals may display challenging behaviour, including verbal or physical incidents and self-injurious behaviour.

Experience in this area, particularly with de-escalation techniques and Positive Behaviour Support Plans, is highly desirable.

Full training is provided.

Shifts and Flexibility

The Day Centre operates Monday through Friday, between 8.00 am and 4.00 pm.

The applicant will normally be expected to work 4 days out of 5.

Relief cover may be required on short notice, so we are looking for individuals who are flexible with working hours.

Why Join Us?

We offer a range of benefits to support and reward our staff

28 days paid holiday (pro rata)

Accredited training and development opportunities

Contributory pension scheme

Health Cash Plan (for contracted staff)

£10,000 life cover

Employee Assistance Programme (health, legal, financial support)

Cycle to Work scheme

Financial wellbeing scheme

Refer a Friend bonus scheme

Staff recognition initiatives

Mileage paid at 35p per mile (first 10,000 miles/year)

What We’re Looking For

We're looking for someone with the right values and attitude, not necessarily experience. Do you identify with these traits?

Honest

Good communicator

Passionate

Reliable

Caring

Flexible

Inclusive

Self-motivated

Strong personal values

If you said "yes" to six or more, you could be exactly who we’re looking for.

Additional Requirements

PVG Membership (Adult)

An Enhanced PVG check will be required.

Shadow shifts will be completed before fully starting, tailored to your experience level.

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