Overview
Care Support Worker role at Maplewood Independent Living in the Suffolk area. Driving with business insurance is required.
Responsibilities
* Support clients to live as independently as possible in their own homes
* Accompany them to shopping and appointments
* Assist with daily tasks in the home, including meal preparation
* Assist with personal care
* Assist with medication
* Maintain clear and accurate records
* Ensure health, safety and well-being of service users and yourself
* Maintain regular and courteous contact with the branch manager
Requirements
* Reliable with 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, and treat them with fairness and courtesy
* Adhere to strict health and safety standards for the health, safety and welfare of service users and themselves
* 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 and good standard of spoken and written English
* Reliability
* Good timekeeping
* Trustworthy
* Smart professional appearance
* Responsible
* Dedicated team player
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
Employment details
* Part-time
* Job function: Other
* Industries: Individual and Family Services
* Seniority level: Entry level
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