Carer / Support Worker

Maplewood Independent Living are seeking Carers/Support Workers across Essex, Cambridgeshire, Suffolk & Hertfordshire to support individuals of all ages and abilities – 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!

We genuinely believe that all people of whatever age or ability should be leading happy, independent, and fulfilling lives. 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.
  • 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 and about 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.
  • Assist with all activities of daily living, including personal care through to complex care.
  • 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 treat them with fairness and courtesy at all times.
  • 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 and own transport.
Desired Skills
  • 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 treat them with fairness and courtesy at all times.
  • 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 and own transport.
If you share our values and are seeking a rewarding job with excellent rates of pay plus a host of other benefits then don’t hesitate, apply to join Maplewood Independent Living today!

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