Community Care Assistant

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.

Benefits

1. Comprehensive and free training
2. Continued support and development
3. Funded Enhanced DBS
4. Variety of work
5. Flexible hours
6. Excellent rates of pay
7. £12 Per Hour Weekdays
8. £13 Per Hour Saturdays
9. £14 Per Hour Sundays
10. £24 Per Hour Bank Holidays
11. Holiday pay
12. Paid travel time and mileage
13. Pension
14. Career progression within the company

The Role

1. To support people to live as independently as possibly.
2. Assist with all activities of daily living, including personal care through to complex care.
3. Facilitate and accompany on day trips and in fun activities.
4. Assist with the preparation of meals and other food and drink.
5. Sitting and companionship services.
6. Assist in the community by taking service users to essential appointments and helping with everyday activities such as shopping or medication collections.
7. Undertake light housework tasks such as vacuuming, sweeping, washing, ironing, and dusting.
8. Maintain clear and accurate records.
9. Ensure health, safety, and well-being of the service users and themselves.
10. Maintain regular and courteous contact with the branch manager.

The Requirements

1. Reliable with an excellent work ethic.
2. Provide the highest standards of care and support.
3. Respect the individuality and confidentiality of the service users.
4. Respect the service user’s independence and authority, be mindful of their wishes and always treat them with fairness and courtesy.
5. 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.
6. Willing to undergo an Enhanced DBS check.
7. Have a valid driving licence, own transport with business insurance.

Desired Skills

1. Previous experience is advantageous; however, not essential as comprehensive training will be provided.
2. Excellent communication skills – good standard of spoken and written English.
3. Reliability.
4. Good timekeeping.
5. Trustworthy.
6. Smart professional appearance.
7. Responsible.
8. Dedicated team player.