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.BenefitsComprehensive and free trainingContinued support and developmentFunded Enhanced DBSVariety of workFlexible hoursExcellent rates of payMUST BE HAPPY WITH 0 HOURS ContractWeek days £13.50phSaturdays £14.25 phSundays £15.00 phBank holidays £27.00 phHoliday payPaid travel time and mileagePensionCareer progression within the companyThe RoleTo 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 RequirementsReliable 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 insuranceDesired SkillsPrevious 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.Ideal Candidate Profile:-experience in Complex care, Palliative and EOL-Dementia, Mental Health, Autism, Learning Disabilities-drivers with access to own car-right to work in UK ( we are waiting for license)-live in Bury St Edmunds and surrounded areas, Sudbury, Thetford, Brandon, Newmarket, MildenhallMinimum one-hour calls, full time, part time, mornings, evenings, days, nights, live in.Depends on clients needs but usually our working hours are between 07.00am and 22.00pm

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