Maplewood Independent Living are looking for Carers / Support Workers in and around the Suffolk area to support clients in their own home. We have opened our branch in Bury St Edmunds and are looking to build a team of caring, thoughtful, and professional individuals who want a rewarding career supporting someone in their local community.
Areas we cover
* Bury St Edmunds
* Ipswich
* Mildenhall
* Newmarket, and all towns and villages in between
You would need to be able to drive and have business insurance.
Full or part-time hours available.
At Maplewood, our ethos is high-quality person-centred care. We believe that people of all ages and abilities should be leading 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 Bank Holiday
* Holiday pay
* Paid mileage
* Pension
* Career progression within the company
* Free Blue Light Card
The Role
* To support them to live as independently as possible.
* To accompany them with shopping and any appointments.
* Assist with daily tasks in the home, preparing and cooking meals.
* Assisting with personal care.
* Assisting with medication.
* Maintain clear and accurate records.
* Ensure health, safety and well-being of the service users and yourself.
* Maintain regular and courteous contact with the branch manager.
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 users' independence and authority, be mindful of their wishes and 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 yourself 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 communication skills, good standard of spoken and written English.
* Reliability.
* Good timekeeping.
* Trustworthy.
* Smart professional appearance.
* Responsible.
* Dedicated team player.
If you share our values and are seeking a rewarding job with excellent rates of pay plus a host of other benefits, don't hesitate to apply to join Maplewood Independent Living today
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