Support Worker

Hourly rate: £12.32

Female Support Worker

Ratho, Edinburgh

Hourly rate of £12.32.

"Driving is essential for this role due to the location."

Have you got a passion for caring for others, while being a part of a growing community that values its employees?

Are you enthusiastic about making a different to a person life? Would you like the opportunity to provide an individual with a better quality of life?

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.

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

What does a career in care look like?

Job roles include:

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Providing all elements of personal care, support & assistance to clients.

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Demonstrating companionship and commitment.

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Prompting and administering medication.

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Getting to know your clients and forming a stable relationship with them.

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Meal preparation.

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General household maintenance and tasks.

This will be to cover 24hrs a week and the shifts may vary between Week1 fri /sun 8am-8pm, Week2 wed/sun 8am-8pm, Week3 sat/sun 8am-8pm and Week4 wed/sun 8am-8pm.

You will be rewarded with a sense of community as well as a long term career path, where progression can include jobs roles such as Senior Care worker, Visiting Officer, Coordinator or Branch Manager.

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

Benefits:

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Cost of PVG covered

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Enrolment onto SVQ level 2 after successful completion of your 6 month probation.

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Family friendly policy to include enhanced maternity/paternity leave and much more.

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Care Worker of the Month financial award

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Refer a friend scheme (total award £1000)

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Excellent training

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Pension scheme

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Cycle to work scheme

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Eye test vouchers

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Mears Fun Day - Our annual Fun Day is organised as a massive thank you from the Executive team for all the hard work! Previous years include, Alton Towers, Drayton Manor etc.

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Staff perks with Mears Rewards - discounts of up to 10% on coffee, weekly groceries, holidays, the list is endless.

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Be part of a friendly and dedicated team

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Volunteering Leave - Mears supports employees to undertake volunteering in the community, in support of our social value commitment

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20K free life cover

Role Criteria:

​If you have what it take to make a difference to someone life and have the passion to go above and beyond, we need to hear from you!

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Enthusiasm

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Passion

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Compassion

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The ability to show dignity and respect to our service users

If you feel you have skills needed, please apply below via the link. If you have any further questions, please contact Vickie on vickie.rudge@mearsgroup.co.uk, quoting the job reference number.

Mears Group is a Disability confident employer and recognises 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.