Social Care & Wellbeing Support Worker

Frances Taylor Foundation; Greater London; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Training & development

£750 refer-a-friend bonus

Pension contributions

28 days annual leave

Employee Assistance Programme

Job summary

Maryville Care Home in Brentford, London, operated by Frances Taylor Foundation, seeks compassionate staff to provide social and emotional support to residents, including those living with dementia or serious illness. You will engage residents through conversation and meaningful activities, respecting privacy and preferences.

The role also covers palliative care, teamwork with care and nursing staff, record-keeping, safeguarding, and confidentiality.

Qualifications

• Caring and compassionate approach for residents.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ability to engage meaningfully with older people, including dementia.
• Sensitivity to residents' emotional, social and spiritual needs.
• Willingness to work with residents who are bedbound or in palliative care.
• Experience with elderly individuals in a similar role is desirable.
• Eligibility to work in the UK; no sponsorship offered.

Responsibilities

• Provide companionship through conversation, listening and meaningful engagement while respecting privacy.
• Offer compassionate palliative and end-of-life care in collaboration with care and nursing teams.
• Collaborate with staff to support residents’ well-being and maintain professional boundaries.
• Keep accurate records and follow safeguarding procedures, ensuring confidentiality.

Skills

Caring & compassionate approach

Interpersonal & communication skills

Engage with older people incl dementia

Sensitivity to emotional, social & sp

Willingness to work with bedbound/pall

Job description

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Maryville 12-14 The Butts, Brentford, London

Job Category:

Care and Support

Region / Division:

London

Organisation:

Job Introduction

Do you like to help people reach their full potential?

What We’re Looking For:

• A caring, patient, and compassionate approach.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ability to engage meaningfully with older people, including those living with dementia or serious illness.
• Sensitivity to residents’ emotional, social, and spiritual needs.
• Willingness to work with residents who are bedbound or receiving palliative care.
• Experience working with elderly individuals in a similar role is desirable.
• Eligibility to Work in the UK: You must be eligible to work in the UK. Frances Taylor Foundation does not offer sponsorship or work visas. Proof of Right to Work will be required at the interview stage.

About Us:

The Frances Taylor Foundation has a long history of providing personalised, person-centred care. We operate across Liverpool, Merseyside, Brighton & Hove, and Greater London. We pride ourselves on our innovative services and our commitment to improving the lives of those we support. If you share our values, we’d love to have you on board.

About the Role:

Social & Emotional Support:

Provide companionship through conversation, listening, and meaningful engagement, while respecting their privacy and preferences.

Palliative & End-of-Life Care:

Offer compassionate support to residents and their families, ensuring dignity, emotional sensitivity, and respect for individual beliefs, while working alongside care and nursing teams.

Communication & Teamwork:

Collaborate with staff to support residents’ well-being, share observations and build trusted relationships while maintaining professional boundaries.

Record Keeping & Safeguarding:

Keep accurate records, follow safeguarding procedures, report concerns promptly, and uphold confidentiality and data protection standards.

About Maryville:

Maryville Care Home provides top-notch care to 39 residents in a picturesque setting located in the heart of Brentford, London. Their dedicated staff share a common commitment to caring for others and believe that by recognising the individuality of each resident, they can offer tailored support to enhance well-being and improve quality of life. Facilities and activities at Maryville are designed with the residents' choices and independence in mind, creating a welcoming environment where families can enjoy spending quality time with their loved ones. The beautifully landscaped garden offers a tranquil space for relaxation and socialisation, allowing residents to connect with nature or engage in community activities. The on-site chapel, complete with a resident chaplain, provides daily Mass and spiritual support to residents, catering to people of all faiths and beliefs. This inclusive approach ensures that every resident has the opportunity to nourish their spiritual needs, contributing to the warm and homely atmosphere at Maryville.

Why Join Us? We truly care about our staff and offer a range of excellent benefits:

• Comprehensive training and development opportunities.
• £750 recommend-a-friend bonus.
• Pension contributions.
• 28 days annual leave
• Employee Assistance Programme.

“I have worked with the Frances Taylor Foundation for over three years and can honestly say this is the best organisation I have worked for.” – Current Employee