Expansion results in creation of 15 jobs at care homes

Fifteen new jobs will be created across care homes in Perth and Kinross.

Mears Care for Perth and Kinross has announced the posts will become available as a result of a contract they have agreed with the council.

Linda Adams, manager at Mears Care for Perth and Kinross, said the company is expanding its role in the area due to what she described as an “ongoing and increasing” need for care at home.

The jobs will be created at care homes in Crieff, Kinross, Bridge of Earn and Glenfarg.

Ms Adams said full training will be given to residents who have no experience of the care sector.

“We offer flexible working, and full and part-time contracts, and weekend work,” she said.

“There are great opportunities for mums and dads looking to return to work and looking, for example, just to work weekends or evenings.”

She continued: “Care workers in our teams join us with and without experience.

“We know that our teams get enormous satisfaction from working directly with people, who appreciate their support.

“What care workers do makes a real difference to their quality of life.”

“Some of our team members have come into care at home from a job in manufacturing or retail. Some have cared for members of their own families or friends or neighbours.

“It’s been an experience which has made them realise what a rewarding job this is, and we are offering more than the minimum wage.”

Anyone interested in applying for the positions should phone 01738 450426.