Support Worker, Community Health

Company: Mears Group PLC

Location: Turriff

Hourly rate: £12.94

Contract type: Zero hours with guarantee hours available

Mears Group provides housing and care services across the UK, with a strong focus on supported living. We’re currently looking for Support Workers in Turriff. The role involves a mixture of full‑time, part‑time and weekend shifts. In this role, you’ll help people live independently by supporting them with daily tasks, personal care, and social activities at home and in the community.

Because of the rural location, a full UK driving licence is preferred. Speak to us about contracts and hours you are looking for.

• Deliver person‑centred care that promotes independence, dignity and wellbeing
• Support with personal care, hygiene and medication
• Assist with household tasks such as cooking, cleaning and shopping
• Help individuals maintain daily routines and develop life skills
• Accompany service users to appointments, clubs and community activities
• Organise and participate in day trips and social outings
• Support with hobbies and interests including arts and crafts, gardening and sports
• Encourage engagement in social visits to restaurants, pubs and local events
• Maintain accurate records and follow care plans and safeguarding procedures
• Demonstrate a genuine passion for helping others
• Show compassion, patience and empathy in all interactions
• Communicate effectively with service users, families and colleagues
• Work reliably, flexibly and proactively to meet individual needs
• Treat every service user with dignity and respect
• Work independently and collaboratively as part of a supportive team

• Cost of PVG covered
• Enrolment onto SVQ level 2 after successful completion of your 6‑month probation
• Care Worker of the Month financial award
• Refer a friend scheme (total award up to £1,000)
• 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 Annual Family Fun Day for you and your family, fully paid including lunch
• Mears Rewards – a performance recognition platform with high‑street vouchers
• Family‑friendly policy including enhanced maternity/paternity leave

Eligibility & Checks: All 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 roles are subject to relevant PVG/Security checks either before or upon commencement of employment.

Contact: For application or further discussion, contact Vickie Rudge at

At Mears Group, we are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive environment where everyone can thrive. We are a Disability Confident employer and support the Armed Forces Covenant, holding the Gold Award in the Defence Employer Recognition Scheme. We invite applicants to voluntarily share background information to help improve social mobility.

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