Care Support Worker

Care Support Worker

Maplewood Independent Living are looking for Carers / Support Workers in and around the Sevenoaks area.

Must be available for early, late and alternate weekends

• Monday - Friday: £13.50 per hour
• Saturday: £14.25 per hour
• Sunday: £15 per hour
• Bank Holiday: £17 per hour

We have opened our new branch in Dartford and are looking to build a team of caring, thoughtful, and professional individuals who want a rewarding career supporting someone in their local community.

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

We are looking for Carers and Support Workers to support clients in their own home.

Full or part time hours available.

At Maplewood, our ethos is high-quality person-centred care. Webelieve that people ofallages and abilities,should be leading happy, independent, and fulfilling lives.

• 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

• 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.

• 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 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 insurance.

• 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.