Care Worker- Shirehampton & Surrounding areas

Recruiter
Anonymous
Location
Bristol
Salary
8.40 - 9.60 GBP Weekly
Posted
21 Nov 2016
Closes
19 Dec 2016
Contract Type
Permanent
Hours
Full Time
Mears have a number of opportunities available for Care Workers to join our company. In return, we offer excellent pay rates, guaranteed hours contracts, paid training, free uniform, the opportunity to complete the NVQ/ QCF Health and Social Care qualification, extensive training, company annual fun days, child care voucher scheme, flexible working patterns, excellent career prospects and access to the Mears Advantage money saving scheme and Mears Assist employee support hotline.

Mears Care Limited is part of the Mears Group (PLC) and are one of the UKs leading providers of home care and support delivering high quality care. We have over 180 branches nationwide, provide care for over older and disabled people with well trained and dedicated staff.

The Care Workers role will involve:

* Providing personal care and support to clients including washing, bathing and toileting
* Healthcare, including assisting the service user to take medication as appropriate
* Providing practical support and domestic tasks including laundry, cleaning, shopping and preparing and cooking meals
* Accompanying individuals in social activities and assist in developing and maintaining the social interests of the individual
* Providing specialised care for clients with more complex needs if required

The successful Care Worker will have:

* Previous care experience is advantageous
* Social care, Health Care, Childcare, Food Safety certifications or similar
* Able to work evenings and alternate weekends
* Willing to undergo an enhanced DBS disclosure, which will be paid for by Mears
* A full driving licence, valid to drive in the UK with access to your own transport

There are full time and part time (evenings and weekends) hours available. Applicants must be willing to work alternate weekends and demonstrate good levels of flexibility.

This role would suit a Care Worker, Support Worker, Domiciliary Care Assistant or Carer.

Mears look for people who share our commitment to working in the community and who really want to make a positive difference to peoples lives.

Please apply online today to be considered for the role.

Mears promotes diversity and is an Equal Opportunities employer