Care Support Worker

Our ethos is high-quality person-centred care – we provide everything from basic home help through to complex care.

We offer full-time or part-time flexible, but stable hours helping those that need it most.

At Maplewood, our team believe that people of all ages & abilities, should be leading happy, independent, and fulfilling lives. Therefore, we are seeking caring, thoughtful & professional individuals who want a rewarding career supporting people in their local community.

Benefits

• Comprehensive and free training
• Continued support and development
• Funded Enhanced DBS
• Variety of work
• Flexible hours
• Excellent rates of pay
• £12 Per Hour Weekdays
• £13 Per Hour Saturdays
• £14 Per Hour Sundays
• £24 Per Hour Bank Holidays
• Holiday pay
• Paid travel time and mileage
• Pension
• Career progression within the company

The Role

• To support people to live as independently as possibly.
• Assist with all activities of daily living, including personal care through to complex care.
• Facilitate in and accompany on day trips and in fun activities.
• Assist with the preparation of meals and or other food and drink.
• Sitting and companionship services.
• Assist out in the community such as taking service users to essential appointments and assist with everyday activities such as shopping or medication collections.
• Undertake light housework tasks such as vacuuming, sweeping, washing, ironing, and dusting.
• Maintain clear and accurate records.
• Ensure health, safety and well-being of the service users and themselves.
• Maintain regular and courteous contact with the branch manager.

The Requirements

• Reliable with an excellent work ethic.
• Provide the highest standards of care and support.
• Respect the individuality and confidentiality of the service users.
• Respect the service user’s independence and authority, be mindful of their wishes and to always treat them with fairness and courtesy.
• Ensure and adhere to strict standards of health and safety thereby ensuring the health, safety and welfare of the service users and themselves at all times.
• Willing to undergo an Enhanced DBS check.
• Have a valid driving licence, own transport with business insurance

Desired Skills

• Previous experience is advantageous, however not essential as comprehensive training will be provided.
• Excellent communications skills – good standard of spoken and written English.
• Reliability.
• Good timekeeping.
• Trustworthy.
• Smart professional appearance.
• Responsible.
• Dedicated team player.