Support Worker - Longstone

Support Worker– Longstone 

Full time and part time positions available.

Start your career with Real Life Options in a rewarding role where you can really make a difference. We are looking for caring, trustworthy and upbeat individuals whose personality and values match the energetic environment of our service. Every day is different as we promote our service users to make their own choices and live as independently as possible.

Support is uniquely tailored to each individual to live the life they choose. Our service users particularly enjoy visits to the many attractions of Edinburgh, karaoke nights at a public house and our movie and takeaway nights!

The role involves supporting males in shared supported living accommodation which is based in Longstone, City of Edinburgh. During each shift, you will be providing support with: going out in the community, cooking, cleaning, personal care, medication and social activities.

Shifts are arranged on a rota system, so you will be working as part of an enthusiastic and experienced team to deliver the following hours (please note occasional cover for waking night shifts may be required):-

8 am to 3pm

3.00pm to 10.00pm

10.00am to 10.00pm

An enhanced PVG is required for this role.

Benefits and Rewards

• 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
• An employer contributory pension scheme
• Mileage paid at 35p per mile flat rate up to 10,000 per year

In addition to the above you also have access to the following great benefits:

• 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