Care and Support Worker

Position

Care and Support Worker

Location: Maywood, Planks Lane, Wombourne, WV5 8AR

Hours: 15 hours per week

Contract: Part time / Fixed term for 12 months

Salary: £13.79 per hour

Overview

Maywood is a residential care facility with 52 apartments, supporting 17 individuals with varying needs.

The role supports residents with personal care, shopping, cleaning, laundry, social activities, medication management, meal preparation and chaperoning during appointments or outings.

Responsibilities

• Provide personal care and support to residents.
• Assist with shopping, cleaning and laundry tasks.
• Facilitate social activities and outings.
• Manage medications and assist with meal preparation.
• Act as a chaperone during appointments or outings.

Values and Behaviours

• Caring – Place individuals at the heart of care, ensuring empathy, dignity and respect.
• Compassion – Show patience, empathy and understanding of residents’ needs.
• Communication – Listen carefully, speak clearly and adapt communication style.
• Courage – Embrace new ideas, raise concerns proactively and improve care quality.
• Commitment – Provide a positive, flexible and proactive environment that meets residents’ needs.

Qualifications

• Enhanced DBS check required.
• Right to work in the UK.

Benefits

• Continuous professional development through training, coaching and mentoring.
• Enhanced maternity, shared parental and adoption leave.
• Free onsite parking.
• Paid Carer’s leave.
• Access to a comprehensive training platform.
• Discounts and cashback app (Rainly), Blue Light Discount and Employee Assistance Programme.
• Cycle to work scheme.
• Long-service recognition scheme.

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