Senior Support Worker

• Supporting and guiding care staff to deliver high-quality, person-centred care
• Carrying out spot checks, audits and observations in service users’ homes
• Attending meetings with social workers and other professionals
• Monitoring care standards and ensuring compliance with policies and legislation
• Maintaining confidentiality and safeguarding throughout the service
• Reporting concerns, incidents and progress to your line manager
• Participating in the on-call rota and providing emergency or holiday cover when needed
• Promoting a safe working environment and contributing to team meetings
• Previous experience in the care sector
• A full UK driving licence and access to your own vehicle
• Flexibility with working hours and a proactive approach
• Strong communication and leadership skills
• A commitment to delivering compassionate, respectful care
• An SVQ Level 2 qualification or above is desirable but not essential, as full training will be provided

• Cost of PVG covered
• Mears Annual Family Fun Day for you and your family
• Volunteering Leave - Mears supports employees to undertake paid volunteering in the community, in support of our social value commitment.
• Incentive payment for experienced care workers (£380)
• Care Worker of the Month financial award
• Staff perks with Mears Rewards - discounts of up to 10% weekly groceries, holidays, eye test vouchers, Share save scheme, plus much more
• Family friend policies
• Refer a friend scheme (total of up to £2000)
• Excellent training
• Pension scheme
• Cycle to work scheme
• Eye test vouchers
• Employee Assistance Programme (Access to Free counselling service)
• Wellbeing service (Access to trained mental health & wellbeing advisors)
• Mears Rewards - A performance recognition platform whereby you can be rewarded in high street vouchers

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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.

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