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Support Worker

Job details
Posting date: 20 May 2026
Salary: £13.45 per hour
Hours: Part time
Closing date: 17 June 2026
Location: Fife, KY15 5RS
Company: Real Life Options
Job type: Permanent
Job reference: ORG3708-LI1578298CupSW

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Summary

Support Worker

Part Time (35hrs) & Relief Positions Available
Salary: £13.45 per hour
Location: Beechwood – Cupar Area, Northeast Fife Services

Make a Difference Every Day

Are you caring, reliable and passionate about helping others live fulfilling and independent lives?

At Real Life Options, we believe support work is more than just a job , it’s an opportunity to make a real and lasting difference in people’s lives while being part of a supportive and rewarding team.

If you enjoy working with people, building positive relationships and helping others achieve their goals, we would love to hear from you.

About the Role

As a Support Worker, you will provide high-quality support to individuals. You will help people live as independently as possible while promoting dignity, choice and inclusion.

Your responsibilities include:


Supporting with daily routines and planning
Assisting with budgeting and financial management
Providing personal care and emotional support
Helping with household tasks and domestic duties
Administering medication
Encouraging independence and confidence


A rewarding part of the role is supporting people to enjoy activities within the community.

This may include:


Going to the gym or swimming
Using public transport
Attending social activities and appointments
Encouraging participation and social inclusion


Every day is different, and your support can have a genuine impact on someone’s quality of life.

Shift Patterns

We provide support 24 hours a day, therefore flexibility is important.

Shifts may include:

Day Shifts


8:00am – 3:00pm
3:00pm – 10:00pm


Waking Nights & Sleepovers

What We’re Looking For

Previous experience in care or support work is desirable but not essential, as full training and ongoing support will be provided.

We are looking for individuals who share our values and can demonstrate:


Honesty and integrity
Good communication skills
Reliability and flexibility
Compassion and empathy
Strong values and a positive attitude
Motivation and enthusiasm
Inclusiveness and respect for others


If this sounds like you, we would love for you to join our team.

Benefits & Rewards

We value our staff and offer a range of excellent benefits including:


Minimum 28 days paid holiday per year (pro rata for part-time staff)
Fully accredited training and development opportunities
Employer contributory pension scheme
Health Cash Plan (for contracted staff)
£10,000 life cover
Employee Assistance Programme with counselling and support services
Discounts and savings through our Reward Gateway
Cycle to Work Scheme
Financial wellbeing support
Refer a Friend bonus scheme (terms apply)
Staff recognition initiatives
Mileage paid at 35p per mile (up to 10,000 miles annually)


Additional Information

An enhanced PVG check will be required for this role.

Please note that initial contact is usually made by email, so applicants are encouraged to check all email folders regularly, including junk or spam folders.

Real Life Options is proud to be an equal opportunities employer. We are committed to creating an inclusive workplace where everyone is treated with dignity and respect.

We are happy to make reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process for candidates with disabilities, medical conditions or additional support needs.

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Proud member of the Disability Confident employer scheme

Disability Confident
A Disability Confident employer will generally offer an interview to any applicant that declares they have a disability and meets the minimum criteria for the job as defined by the employer. It is important to note that in certain recruitment situations such as high-volume, seasonal and high-peak times, the employer may wish to limit the overall numbers of interviews offered to both disabled people and non-disabled people. For more details please go to Disability Confident.

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