Support Worker → Support Navigator | Together, We Make a Real Difference
Start your career in supported living with Maples.
We're growing — and looking for Support Workers to join us on a clear development pathway to Support Navigator. You'll support people with mental health diagnoses or learning difficulties on their journey to greater independence, and grow your own career at the same time.
Why Maples
This isn't just a job — it's a chance to be part of a team that genuinely changes lives. We'll back you to do the right thing for the people we serve, bring your authentic self to work, and grow both personally and professionally alongside colleagues who share your values.
The role
- Hours: 37.5 hrs/week (Tue–Sat or Sun–Thu)
- Salary: From £24,784.50 (rising to £31,393.70 with sleep-in shifts after induction)
- When you are signed off as Support Navigator your salary will be increased.
You'll support individuals in the community to reach their personal goals, including:
- Creating and reviewing support, task and risk plans
- Tracking progress against personal goals and KPIs
- Building relationships with healthcare professionals and families
- Helping people access and enjoy their local community
- Managing individual and communal budgets
- Raising safeguarding referrals when needed
- Supporting with day-to-day home upkeep
What you'll bring
- Experience supporting people, professionally or personally
- Compassion, positivity and resilience
- Strong communication and advocacy skills
- A calm, organised approach to a varied caseload
What you'll get
- A genuine sense of belonging and purpose
- A team that supports your wellbeing as much as you support others
- Competitive pay, boosted by sleep-ins and overtime
- 28 days annual leave (incl. bank holidays) + 2 wellbeing days
- Medicash health cash plan
- Company pension
- Cycle to work & EV salary sacrifice schemes
Our mission, your impact: help people make the right choices, build meaningful independence, and be part of a team that truly makes a difference.
Pay: £24,784.50-£31,393.70 per year
Benefits:
- 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
