Support Worker

TN United Kingdom; Falkirk; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative company is seeking enthusiastic Support Workers to join their dynamic team in Falkirk. This role offers the chance to make a real difference in the lives of service users, providing essential support with daily tasks and activities. With a focus on compassion and respect, candidates will be trained to deliver high-quality care, ensuring individuals can live independently. The position offers a variety of shifts and activities, making each day unique and rewarding. Join a supportive environment where your values and dedication will be celebrated and rewarded.

Benefits

Cost of PVG covered

Up to £20,000 life cover

Enrolment onto SVQ Level 2 after 6 months

Care Worker of the Month award

Refer a friend scheme (up to £1000)

Excellent training

Cycle to work scheme

Employee Assistance Programme (free counselling)

Wellbeing services with trained mental health advisors

Annual family fun day

Qualifications

• No previous experience or qualifications necessary; training provided.
• Looking for individuals who share values of compassion and respect.

Responsibilities

• Support with household chores, personal care, and medication support.
• Engage service users in activities like art, bowling, and swimming.

Skills

Compassion

Passion

Physical fitness

Ability to manage challenging behaviors

Job description

Full-time & Part-time Support Workers required!

Holding a UK valid Driving License is essential for this role!

Location: Stirling, Falkirk, and Clackmannanshire

Hourly rate of £12.32.

Mears is a company uniquely placed to address major challenges in the housing and social care industries. We are a market leader in providing housing services to the affordable housing sector, with a significant presence in supported living and high standards of Care Services, enabling older and disabled people to live independently.

Role Criteria:

We are seeking enthusiastic Support Workers to join our team. Successful candidates will support with tasks such as household chores, tenancy maintenance, personal care, medication support, nutrition, and activities. Some of our service users enjoy activities like:

• Art and crafts
• Bowling
• Car journeys
• Activities at the Alva Office
• Swimming
• Coffee mornings

We support a diverse range of service users, from 1-hour support to 24-hour support with various shift patterns. Our Support Workers find variety and a great sense of reward in their daily activities, as no two days are the same. We emphasize treating each individual with respect and dignity.

We are looking for candidates with the right values, skills, and attitudes. No previous experience or qualifications are necessary, as we are happy to train the right people. Our priority is to find individuals who share our values of:

• Passion
• Compassion
• Dignity and respect for service users

Additional requirements include:

• Physical fitness (not extreme)
• Ability to manage challenging behaviors

Benefits include:

• Cost of PVG covered
• Up to £20,000 life cover
• Enrolment onto SVQ Level 2 after 6 months
• Care Worker of the Month award
• Refer a friend scheme (up to £1000)
• Excellent training
• Cycle to work scheme
• Employee Assistance Programme (free counselling)
• Wellbeing services with trained mental health advisors
• Annual family fun day (e.g., Blairdrummond Safari Park, M&D's Theme Park, fully paid, including lunch)
• Mears Rewards platform for high street vouchers
• Family-friendly policies, including enhanced maternity/paternity leave and more