About the Role
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Mears Group provides housing and care services across the UK, with a strong focus on supported living. We’re currently looking for Support Workers in Macduff and nearby areas to join our team.
In this role, you’ll help people live independently by supporting them with daily tasks, personal care and social activities at home and in the community. You’ll be part of a caring team that treats every individual with respect and compassion.
No two days are the same, and you’ll find real reward in making a difference to someone’s life. Because of the rural location, a full UK driving licence is preferred.
Speak to us about contracts and hours you are looking for!!
Key Criteria:
1. Deliver person-centred care that promotes independence, dignity and wellbeing
2. Support with personal care, hygiene and medication
3. Maintain accurate records and follow care plans and safeguarding procedures
4. Demonstrate a genuine passion for helping others
5. Show compassion, patience and empathy in all interactions
6. Communicate effectively with service users, families and colleagues
7. Work reliably, flexibly and proactively to meet individual needs
8. Treat every service user with dignity and respect
9. Work independently and collaboratively as part of a supportive team
Our Support Workers experience variety and a huge sense of reward and achievement in their daily activities where no two days are the same and we place huge emphasis on the fact that our customers are individuals, at Mears Supported Living we feel they all deserve to be treated as such.
Benefits:
10. Cost of PVG covered
11. Enrolment onto SVQ level 2 after successful completion of your 6 month probation.
12. Care Worker of the Month financial award
13. Refer a friend scheme (total award up to £1000)
14. Excellent training
15. Pension scheme
16. Cycle to work scheme
17. Eye test vouchers
18. Employee Assistance Programme (Access to Free counselling service)
19. Wellbeing service (Access to trained mental health & wellbeing advisors)
20. Mears Annual Family Fun Day for you and your family to places like Blairdrummond Safari Park, M&Ds Themepark, fully paid for including lunch
21. Mears Rewards - A performance recognition platform whereby you can be rewarded in high street vouchers
22. Family friendly policy to include enhanced maternity/paternity leave and much more.