Support Worker

Mears Supported Living Limited are looking for Support Workers to join a small friendly team that respects hard work and dedication towards the local community. Waking night and weekend/part time opportunities in addition to full time positions available.

Who are we?

Mears Supported Living Limited is one of the UK’s leading care and housing providers to both the public and private sector, with over 6,500 employees, working with clients to help develop, fund and implement their place making ambitions.

As a Support Worker within the Supported Living Service you will provide support and care to individuals with a learning disability, mental health problems or physical disability. You will support Service Users to live the lives that they want and be part of the local community.

You will work as an integral part of a team, providing excellent standards of support and care. Your work as a support worker may involve you working on a 1 to 1 basis with service users or as part of a bigger team providing support to individuals at any given time.

Main responsibilities:

• To help the people we support to participate fully in the day to day management of their home
• To help people to develop and maintain friendships within the local community
• To help people to achieve the outcomes and goals/dreams as detailed in their Personal Plans
• To assist the people we support to participate in social recreational and leisure activities
• To help the person we support to adapt and improve their Personal Plan
• To provide sleepover and night time cover if required

Personal responsibilities:

• To encourage positive attitude toward the people we support
• To work in a flexible way recognising the individual needs of the people we support
• To communicate clearly with colleagues and other stakeholders so that our services operate effectively

What's in for you?

• 28 days annual leave inclusive of bank holidays
• £300 welcome bonus for experienced care staff
• PVG check provided
• 7.5 hour shift pattern £10.02 per hour, sleepover rate of £73.90
• Refer a friend scheme earn up to £1000 per referral
• Generous Pension scheme
• Cycle to work scheme
• Sharesave - a simple way of saving money direct from your salary for 3 years, in order to buy Mears Group PLC (Mears) shares at a price that is fixed and discounted at the outset.
• Eye Test Vouchers
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Mears Fun Day - Our annual Fun Day is organised as a massive thank you from the Executive team for all the hard work!
• Staff perks with Mears Rewards - discounts of up to 10% on coffee, weekly groceries, holidays, the list is endless.
• Be part of a friendly and dedicated team
• Volunteering Leave - Mears supports employees to undertake volunteering in the community, in support of our social value commitment.
• Maternity and paternity packages to make sure you get to spend time with your loved ones!
• Use and access to the latest technology

Whether you are an experienced Care Worker or fancy a change in career and believe you have the empathy for this exciting and rewarding career we would love to hear from you!