Support Worker

Job DescriptionHourly rate: £12.94Support WorkerLocation: FalkirkContract Type: Zero-hour contract / Full time & Part time hours availableHourly Rate: £12.94 an hourAre you passionate about making a different to a person’s life or would like the opportunity to provide an individual with a better quality of life, this role might be for you?Mears is a company uniquely placed to address the major challenges in housing and social care industries. We are a market leader in providing housing services to the affordable housing sector, and a major presence in supported living and deliver a high standard of Care Services.About The RoleWe are looking for a Support Worker to join our team based in Falkirk for a specific gentleman. We are looking for an energetic and enthusiastic Support Worker to support our service user to live an independent life and to enjoy social activities in the community.Our service user lives in his own tenancy with 24hr support.A typical day will include support with medication, personal, oral care and ensuring that appropriate clothes are selected for the day ahead.He can make choices regarding his meals but requires support to prepare his food and serve this to him.Our Support Workers experience variety and a huge sense of reward and achievement in their daily activities where no two days are the same and we place huge emphasis on the fact that our customers are individuals, at Mears Supported Living we feel everyone deserves to be treated as such.About ThemOur Service user has an acquired brain injury, has pleural plaques and poor mobility, he is able to mobilise with the use of his walking frame within his home but will use a wheelchair when accessing the community. Due to the acquired brain injury conversation can be repetitive, so patience is a must.This is a 1-1 support service at home with the aim of getting him out into the community. He has his own mobility car, so we are looking for someone that has a diving license so this can be utilised.He is an easy go lucky gentleman who would like to get out in the community when he can. Accessing the community could be limited as he cannot sit for long period of times and does not like busy places like shops, cafes etc so quieter places is preferred. Family very important to him and visit regularly.Activities He EnjoysEnjoys 60s music, David Bowie, pop musicEnjoys watching-Quiz shows,Car programmes- Top Gear, Wheeler DealersAntique roadshowOnly fools and horsesLoves banter and jokesPlaying dominoesGames on his tabletRole CriteriaEnthusiasmPassionCompassionThe ability to show dignity and respect to our service usersPhysical fitness (not extreme)Ability to manage behaviour which challengesDriver preferredIf you have what it takes to make a difference to someone’s life and have the passion to go above and beyond, we need to hear from youBenefitsCost of PVG coveredUp to £20,000 life coverCare Worker of the Month financial awardRefer a friend scheme (total award up to £1000)Excellent trainingPension schemeCycle to work schemeEye test vouchersEmployee Assistance Programme (Access to Free counselling service)Wellbeing service (Access to trained mental health & wellbeing advisors)Mears Annual Family Fun Day for you and your family to places like Blairdrummond Safari Park, M&Ds Themepark, fully paid for including lunchMears Rewards - A performance recognition platform whereby you can be rewarded in high street vouchersFamily friendly policy to include enhanced maternity/paternity leave and much more.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 Background, Identity & Security checks before commencement of employment.Apply below or to discuss your application further; contact:Vickie Rudge (Vickie.Rudge@mearsgroup.co.uk)If you need any help with your application process, we are here to support you. We will be accessible every step of the way.At Mears Group, we are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive environment where everyone can thrive, we are a Disability Confident employer, valuing individuality and ensuring equal opportunities for all.We proudly support the Armed Forces Covenant and are honoured to have achieved the Gold Award in the Defence Employer Recognition Scheme (ERS) to coincide with this, we hold an Endorser Award for the Career Transition Partnership, recognising our commitment to veterans transitioning into civilian careers.In our continued effort to promote social mobility, we invite applicants to voluntarily share their background information during the application stages to help us better understand the diverse experiences of our candidates. This is to ensure we are committed to improving social mobility. We use the Social Mobility Index to assess and enhance opportunities for individuals from diverse backgrounds. 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