Together... We Make a Real Difference
Hours: 37.5 hours per week either Tuesday - Saturday or Sunday to Thursday
There is an option to work a sleep-in shift once you have completed your induction period
Salary: Starting salary is £24,784.50. If you take on a sleep-in the salary will be £31,393.70.
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In a nutshell
As we continue to make a difference to our communities, we are looking for a Support Worker to join the team at Maples. As a Support Worker (or as we call them, Support Navigator), you will make a difference by providing support to individuals with a mental health diagnosis or learning difficulty with the objective of maximising their independence.
Why Maples
At Maples, you don’t just come to work, you become part of a team that makes a real difference to people’s lives. Together we help individuals living with mental illness and/ or learning disabilities make the right choices for their journey by nurturing independence and a sense of belonging within the community. If you lead with compassion, embrace individuality and thrive in helping others, we’ll provide you with the opportunities you need to make a real difference.
We're a team that believes in doing the right thing and being yourself. We offer a wide spectrum of community rehabilitation, support, and housing solutions, that meet the needs of people living with mental health challenges.
We make a difference by enabling the people we support to achieve positive outcomes on their journey to independent living. You'll be empowered to focus on what truly matters—doing the right thing for the people we serve. You'll be encouraged to bring your authentic self to work, supported to grow both personally and professionally, and united with colleagues who share your commitment to serving the community with compassion.
What will you be doing?
Supporting a number of individuals (service users) within the community achieve positive outcomes on their journey to independence. You will also:
- Complete and review support plans / clear task plans / risk management plans whilst delivering creative, flexible and, outcomes driven support
- Support the implementation of service users' personal goals and ensure monthly KPI targets are met
- Actively communicate with external healthcare professionals / build strong relationships with family members
- Enable service users to access and participate in their local community
- Define & oversee individual and communal budgets and finances
- Raise safeguarding referrals when required with relevant local authorities
- Provide help with the upkeep of a client’s property
What will you bring to the role:
As Support Worker you will have:
- Experience working with people in some capacity, whether in a professional or personal context
- Values that align with supporting individuals with compassion and positivity
- Resilience to handle challenging situations while maintaining a supportive approach
- Excellent communication skills and the ability to advocate effectively for others
- Organised approach to managing a diverse caseload
What we offer
- A team culture where you truly belong and your contributions matter
- An environment that values and supports your wellbeing as much as you support others
- A shared commitment to making real differences to people's futures
- Colleagues who work alongside you, not above you, to support each other and
- Competitive rates of pay, with the ability to increase your earnings through sleep-ins and overtime
- 28 days annual leave (incl bank holidays)
- 2 wellbeing days per annum
- Access to our Medicash, our employee health cash plan
- Company Pension
- Cycle to work scheme
- EV Salary Sacrifice Scheme
Our Mission: Your Impact
Help individuals make the right choices for their journey. Support meaningful independence. Be part of a team where together we make a real difference
Pay: £24,784.50-£31,393.70 per year
Benefits:
- Additional leave
- Bereavement leave
- Casual dress
- Company pension
- Cycle to work scheme
- Free parking
- Health & wellbeing programme
- On-site parking
- Sick pay
Application question(s):
- Do you require sponsorship now or in the future? This role does not come with sponsorship.
- Do you have a full UK drivers licence and access to a vehicle for work purposes?
Work Location: In person
