Position: Support Worker
Hourly rate: £13.72Contract type: Zero hours and Guaranteed hours availableHours: Full & Part time Hours availableLocation: Whitehills (Peterhead)
About The Role
Mears Group provides housing and care services across the UK, with a strong focus on supported living. We’re looking for Support Workers in Peterhead to join our team. There will be a mixture of Full Time, Part Time and weekend shifts. In this role, you’ll help people live independently by supporting them with daily tasks, personal care and social activities at home and in the community. You’ll be part of a caring team that treats every individual with respect and compassion. No two days are the same, and you’ll find real reward in making a difference to someone’s life. Because of the rural location, a full UK driving licence is preferred.
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
Key Criteria
- 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 schemeEye test vouchers
- Employee Assistance Programme (access to free counselling service)
- Wellbeing service (access to trained mental health & wellbeing advisors)
- Mears Annual Family Fun Day (fully paid, including lunch)
- Mears Rewards – a performance recognition platform with high street vouchers
- Family‑friendly policy including enhanced maternity/paternity leave
Legal & EEO Statements
All our roles require candidates to have the entitlement to work within the UK. Mears does not currently offer visa sponsorship. Candidates should be aware that all our roles are subject to relevant PVG/Security checks either before or upon commencement of employment. We are an equal opportunity employer and support a diverse and inclusive environment where everyone can thrive. We are a Disability Confident employer, a Defence Employer Recognition Scheme Gold Award holder, and we proudly support the Armed Forces Covenant.
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