Carer / Support Worker

Maplewood Independent Living; Bury St Edmunds; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Maplewood Independent Living is seeking caring and professional carers/support workers in Bury St Edmunds to assist clients in their homes. Both full-time and part-time hours are available with comprehensive training, competitive pay, and additional benefits. Join our team to provide high-quality, person-centered care and support the local community.

Benefits

Comprehensive and free training

Continued support and development

Funded Enhanced DBS

Excellent rates of pay

Double Pay on Bank Holidays

Holiday pay

Paid mileage

Pension

Career progression within the company

Qualifications

• Willing to undergo an Enhanced DBS check.
• Valid driving license and own transport with business insurance.
• Previous experience is advantageous but not essential.

Responsibilities

• Support clients to live as independently as possible.
• Accompany clients for shopping and appointments.
• Assist with daily tasks in the home, including cooking meals.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Reliability

Good timekeeping

Trustworthiness

Smart, professional appearance

Responsible and dedicated team player

Job description

Maplewood Independent Living is looking for carers/support workers in and around the Suffolk area.

You need to be able to drive and have business insurance.

We are seeking care assistants and support workers to support clients in their own homes.

Full or part-time hours are available.

At Maplewood, our ethos is high-quality, person-centred care. We believe that people of all ages and abilities should lead happy, independent, and fulfilling lives. Therefore, we are seeking caring, thoughtful, and professional individuals who want a rewarding career supporting someone in their local community.

Benefits

• Comprehensive and free training
• Continued support and development
• Funded Enhanced DBS
• Excellent rates of pay
• Double Pay on Bank Holidays
• Holiday pay
• Paid mileage
• Pension
• Career progression within the company

The Role

• Support clients to live as independently as possible.
• Accompany them for shopping and appointments.
• Assist with daily tasks in the home, including preparing and cooking meals.
• Assist with personal care and medication.
• Maintain clear and accurate records.
• Ensure the health, safety, and well-being of service users and yourself.
• 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 service users.
• Respect service users' independence and wishes, treating them with fairness and courtesy.
• Adhere to strict health and safety standards to ensure safety and welfare.
• Willing to undergo an Enhanced DBS check.
• Valid driving license, own transport with business insurance.

Desired Skills

• Previous experience is advantageous but not essential, as comprehensive training will be provided.
• Excellent communication skills and a good standard of spoken and written English.
• Reliability, good timekeeping, and trustworthiness.
• Smart, professional appearance.
• Responsible and dedicated team player.

If you share our values and seek a rewarding job with excellent pay and benefits, do not hesitate to apply to join Maplewood Independent Living today!