A MULTI-MILLION pound specialist care development in Hartlepool is set to look after vulnerable people while also creating vital new jobs.

Mariner Care is to operate four bungalows from the site of the former Bridge Youth Centre site in Burbank Street.

The properties will house 12 vulnerable adults with a range of challenging behaviour and learning disabilities who will receive 24 hour care.

The bungalows, which are being built on former Hartlepool Council owned-land for Mariner Care, is the first phase of an investment that is expected to total more than £4.5m.

Chris Pooley, chief executive of Mariner Care, said: “The bungalows will be designed to the highest possible standards and tailored to the specific needs of the service users living in them.

“With the development that we are to build, we will be setting industry standards and not just following them.”

Councillor Robbie Payne, chairman of the council’s regeneration services committee, added: “The scheme is set to be pioneering in terms of the quality of the accommodation and the level of care that will be provided. It has taken some time for the project to reach this stage, but we are delighted that work is now underway on site.”

A jobs fair will be held at The Centre for Independent Living in Havelock Street on September 19 and 20 from 10am-6pm.

Anyone who wants to find out more about employment opportunities prior to the jobs fair can telephone 01429-851352 or email andrea@marinercare.com