About the role
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.
Location: Peterhead
Hourly rate: £12.94
Responsibilities
* Deliver person-centred care that promotes independence, dignity and wellbeing
* Support with personal care, hygiene and medication
* Assist with household tasks such as cooking, cleaning and shopping
* Help individuals maintain daily routines and develop life skills
* Accompany service users to appointments, clubs and community activities
* Organise and participate in day trips and social outings
* Support with hobbies and interests including arts and crafts, gardening and sports
* Encourage engagement in social visits to restaurants, pubs and local events
* Maintain accurate records and follow care plans and safeguarding procedures
* Demonstrate a genuine passion for helping others
* Show compassion, patience and empathy in all interactions
* Communicate effectively with service users, families and colleagues
* Work reliably, flexibly and proactively to meet individual needs
* Treat every service user with dignity and respect
* Work independently and collaboratively as part of a supportive team
Benefits
* Cost of PVG covered
* Enrolment onto SVQ level 2 after successful completion of your 6 month probation
* Care Worker of the Month financial award
* Refer a friend scheme (total award up to £1000)
* Excellent training
* Pension scheme
* Cycle to work scheme
* Eye test vouchers
* Employee Assistance Programme (Access to Free counselling service)
* Wellbeing service (Access to trained mental health & wellbeing advisors)
* Mears Annual Family Fun Day for you and your family (fully paid for, including lunch)
* Mears Rewards - vouchers
* Family friendly policy, including enhanced maternity/paternity leave and more
All roles require entitlement to work in the UK. Mears does not offer visa sponsorship.
Candidates should be aware that all roles are subject to PVG/Security checks before or upon commencement of employment.
Requirements
* Entitlement to work in the UK (visa sponsorship not available)
* PVG/Security checks are required
* Full UK driving licence preferred due to rural location
How to apply
Apply below or to discuss your application further; contact:
Vickie Rudge (Vickie.Rudge@mearsgroup.co.uk)
If you need help with your application process, we are here to support you. We are accessible every step of the way.
We are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive environment, and we are a Disability Confident employer, valuing individuality and equal opportunities for all. We also support the Armed Forces Covenant and have earned related recognitions.
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