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Clackmannanshire
October 10, 2023
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Job Description

Hourly rate: £12.00

Support Worker

Falkirk

Zero hour contract paying an hourly rate of £12.00.

We are looking for a compassionate Support Worker to join our team. A driving license is essential for this role.

With a network of branches across the UK, Mears has been providing housing with care support services since 1994.

We aim to work in partnership with commissioners and others to develop and deliver high-quality care in the community to vulnerable people. Our goal is to provide housing with care based on an enabling approach with an outcome focused support planning process.

As a large provider of social care services, Mears works collaboratively with multi-disciplinary teams to address challenges in the social care marketplace.

We are Mears Supported Living Ltd, providing a range of care and support services to people out in the community and in their own homes.

About the role:

Mears Care are looking for valued Support Worker to join our team in Falkirk, Scotland. We are looking for a Support Worker to assist one of our service users on a 2 weekly rolling rota. You will be required to complete day to day activities such as housework, cleaning, washing, shopping, appointments and outings. Full use of service user’s car is available.

The rota will consist of the below;

Week 1 Thursday 7.15am-5pm and Friday 7.15am-2pm Total of 16.5 hours

Week 2 Monday 7.15am-5pm and Thursday 7.15am-5pm total of 19.5 hours

“This can be topped up with hours from other packages should they require more hours”

Our service user suffers from Epilepsy, but has an alarm when he is expecting an episode, all training will be given but knowledge of Epilepsy would be a benefit. This gentleman has a dog, so you must be dog friendly and happy to go out for walks.

No personal care is involved for this role, but dignity and attention to detail are a priority.

Role Criteria:

  • A full clean UK driving license

  • Non Smoker

  • A commitment to quality and being the best we can

  • Treating the people we support with compassion

  • Showing dignity and respect to the people we will be working with

  • Having trust and respect for all members of our team.

“All our roles require candidates to have the entitlement to work within the UK, Mears- does not currently offer visa sponsorship.”

Your Benefits and rewards

  • Cost of PVG covered

  • Care Worker of the Month financial award

  • Refer a friend scheme (total award £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

  • Family friendly policies to include; enhanced maternity/paternity, adoption and much more

  • Mears Annual Family Fun Day for you and your family to places like Blairdrummond Safari Park, M&D s Themepark, fully paid for including lunch

  • Mears Rewards – A performance recognition platform whereby you can be rewarded in high street vouchers

If you feel you have skills needed, please apply below via the link. If you have any further questions please contact Vickie on , quoting the job reference number for further information.

Mears Group recognise our people as our greatest asset, we Hire Individuality, recognising and valuing everyone is individual and ensuring equal access to opportunities for all regardless of social economic background or individual make up.

Candidates should be aware that all our roles are subject to relevant DBS/Security checks either before or upon commencement of employment

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