Support Worker

Placed: 17/01/18
Region: United Kingdom
Category: Jobs


Content of the advertisement:

* A driver is essential for this role ***

Mears Homecare has an exciting opportunity available for Care/Support Workers to join our company **in the Rural Stirling** area. In return, we offer excellent pay rates, full training, free uniform, the opportunity to complete the SVQ Health and Social Care qualification, extensive training, company annual fun days, child care voucher scheme, flexible working patterns, excellent career prospects and access to the Mears Advantage money saving scheme and Mears Assist employee support hotline.Mears Care Limited is part of the Mears Group (PLC) and are one of the UKs leading providers of home care and support delivering high quality care. We have over 180 branches nationwide, provide care for over 40 000 older and disabled people with 17 000 well trained and dedicated staff.The Support Workers role will involve:

* Supporting clients living in their own homes.
* Providing personal care and support to clients including washing, bathing and toileting
* Healthcare, including assisting the service user to take medication as appropriate
* Providing practical support and domestic tasks including laundry, cleaning, shopping and preparing and cooking meals
* Accompanying individuals in social activities and assist in developing and maintaining the social interests of the individual
* Providing specialised care for clients with more complex needs if required

The successful Support Worker will have:

* Previous care experience is advantageous but not essential
* Able to work alternate weekends
* Willing to undergo an enhanced PVG disclosure, which will be paid for by Mears

*** **The role is a Part Time position - Averaging 2 days per week and alternate weekends *****

**Applicants must be willing to work alternate weekends and demonstrate good levels of flexibility.**

We are happy to hear from anyone who shares our commitment to working in the community and who really want to make a positive difference to peoples lives.

Job Type: Part Time

Salary: £8.45 /hour

Job Location:

* Rural Stirling

Required education:

* Secondary education

Job Type: Part Time, Averaging 2 days per week

Required licence or certification:

* Driving License

Job Type: Part-time

Salary: £8.40 to £8.45 /hour

Price / Salary: £8.45