Support Worker

Job Description

About the role

Hourly rate: £13.72. Location: Peterhead. Contract type: zero hours and guarantee hours available. Mears Group provides housing and care services across the UK with a strong focus on supported living. We’re currently looking for SupportWorkers to join our team. There will be a mixture of full time, part time and weekend shifts. In this role, you will help people live independently by supporting them with daily tasks, personal care and social activities at home and in the community. A full UK driving licence is preferred due to the rural location.

Key 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.

Qualifications and Requirements

• 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.
• Entitlement to work in the UK; no visa sponsorship.

Benefits

• Cost of personal vehicle grant (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 (up to £1,000 total award).
• Excellent training.
• Pension scheme.
• Cycle to work scheme.
• Eye test vouchers.
• Employee Assistance Programme (free counselling service).
• Wellbeing service (training mental health & wellbeing advisors).
• Annual Family Fun Day (paid, including lunch).
• Performance recognition platform with high street vouchers.
• Family friendly policy with enhanced maternity/paternity leave.

Equal Opportunities

Mears Group is a Disability Confident employer and is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive environment. We support the Armed Forces Covenant and have a Gold Award in the Defence Employer Recognition Scheme. We do not offer visa sponsorship. All relevant PVG/Security checks will be conducted.