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.
Our amazing Broomfield team together with some of the people we support created this heartfelt video. It contains their reflections of 2020 and their hopes for a brighter 2021. As lockdown continues, they would like to share their message with more people to remind us that we are all #inthistogether. Click through on the link to see their Poem for…
Read MoreReal Life Options’ Trustee and Chair David Wilkin was delighted last week when he was invited to have his COVID-19 vaccination. He was able to attend the clinic at short notice in response to a call which meant that a small number of Pfizer vaccines with a short expiry date did not got to waste. David’s local clinic was extremely…
Read MoreWelcome to our latest edition of Real News Magazine which provides stories, highlights and updates from across the Real Life Options Group. The magazine is produced with an EasyRead summary on every page in order to make it a lot more accessible for people with learning disabilities. Real News is available to read and download from our website, is shared…
Read MoreOver 40 leaders across the Real Life Option’s Group recently marked the conclusion of a year-long development programme with an online celebratory graduation ceremony. The CPD accredited ASCEND course has been uniquely created to develop skills that enable and empower individuals across the organisation to lead teams effectively in providing excellent social support. Graduates shared reflections on what they have…
Read MoreReal Life Options is pleased to announce the appointment of Kate Platts as Director of Finance and Resources. Chartered Accountant Kate brings a wealth of experience from senior roles within private and third sector organisations where she has contributed towards organisational efficiencies and business growth. Inspired by the organisation’s ambition for the future and its approach to person centred support…
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