Real Life Options’ expanding support staff join us from a variety of backgrounds and from all walks of life, bringing a wealth of experience, qualities and skills. Some individuals choose to work in health and social care from leaving school whilst others make it a career choice later in life. Whilst experience may be desirable for certain roles, we invest in first class training for individuals who are willing to learn and who have a positive approach and a can-do attitude.
Joining Real Life Options as a Support Team member, you’ll have regular contact with the people we support. Your role will be to ensure that people have access to facilities and new experiences, and are supported to live a life with choices and one that is free from harm. Support Team roles include Support Workers, Supported Living Leads, and Team Coordinators led by Service Managers and Heads of Operations. In addition, Support Team colleagues are assisted by operations focused administrative and quality assurance personnel.
Real Life Options would like to invite the people we support to complete the latest My Voice survey. The survey focuses on the relationships that the people we support have with family and friends. We encourage all the people we support to complete the survey so we can find about the support we provide, what we do well and what…
Read MoreWe are pleased to share with you the results of our new quarterly MyVoice survey. It is the first survey in a series designed to give the people we support and their families and guardians a real voice with the organisation. It enables us to build a clearer insight into the thoughts and feelings of the people we work for…
Read MoreWe’d love for the people we support to showcase their best creative skills and design a Christmas Card. Your card can be as colourful, cheerful and as creative as you like. As always, it would be a great opportunity to spread some festive cheer. The winning design will be turned into an actual Christmas card which will be sent to…
Read MoreWork has officially kicked off in Swadlincote to bring new homes for local people living with disabilities as well as new jobs to the area. Eighteen new apartments are being built at the site on Coppice Side in Swadlincote, which will be exclusively for people with physical disabilities and learning disabilities. Four of the apartments will be for people who…
Read MoreToday is World Mental Health Day. The past 18 months have been hard for everyone. It's okay to admit you're struggling and you need help. It's good to talk. You are never alone and it's okay to not be okay. Remember you can always talk to your manager if you need additional support. And we have a number of free…
Read More