Not always! For many of our roles, we’re more interested in your caring values, enthusiasm and willingness to learn than in previous experience. We provide all the training or qualifications you’ll need to succeed. If specific qualifications or experience are required, this will be detailed in the job description. You can ask for a copy of this from the Recruitment Team (recruitment@mariposacare.com).

It will depend on what role you’re applying for but don’t worry as we’ll tell you what to bring when we send your interview invitation. Don’t forget that if you have any questions at all, or if you need to make any special arrangements, you’ll be given a dedicated point of contact at the home so you can keep in touch with us. Alternatively, you can email recruitment@mariposacare.com

Just don’t put yourself under too much pressure! Remember that we’re people too and we understand that meeting anyone new can feel daunting. As a rule of thumb, be on time, think about why you want to join us and what you can bring to the role - but most of all, just be yourself.

We understand that life can sometimes get in the way. If you need to reschedule your interview, it’s really important that you let us know as soon as possible by contacting us at recruitment@mariposacare.com or calling 01629 760978, and we’ll do our best to accommodate you.

We aim to make the process as straightforward and welcoming as possible. Typically, it will include an initial application, followed by either an informal chat, interview, or a trial shift, depending on the role. You’ll have the opportunity to meet the team and residents and ask any questions to help you decide if we’re the right fit for you.

A conditional offer of employment means we’d like to offer you the role, but it’s dependent on certain requirements being met. These usually include recruitment checks such as references, an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check and proof of your right to work in the UK.

Once all these checks have been successfully completed, we’ll issue a formal offer of employment. This confirms the role is yours, and we can then agree on a start date and any final arrangements. You’ll receive a contract of employment and onboarding information ahead of your start date with us.

We’ll keep in touch every step of the way and will make sure you stay informed throughout the recruitment process. Very occasionally, we can experience delays outside our control (for some roles, DBS checks can sometimes take a while) and we need to make sure that all background checks are completed before you start with us. If this is the case, we’ll let you know. If you’d like an update at any time, you can either speak to your contact at the home or email recruitment@mariposacare.com

We offer a comprehensive induction programme tailored to your experience and the role you’re taking on. This is followed by ongoing training and development opportunities to help you thrive. We also support our teams with qualifications, which are funded by us. Whether you’re new to care or have years of experience, we’ll ensure you feel supported every step of the way.

We’re proud to offer a wide range of benefits, including competitive pay, private healthcare, a supportive working environment, career development opportunities, further qualifications funded by us, and access to wellbeing initiatives. You can read more by visiting our perks and benefits page here

If you have any other questions, please email us at recruitment@mariposacare.com or call 01629 760978, and a member of our team will be happy to help.