Our Vision & Values
Mariposa Care Group encompasses eight elderly care homes and two specialist mental health care homes across the United Kingdom; with sites currently in Carlisle, Leeds, Newcastle-upon-Tyne, Middlesbrough, County Durham and Oxfordshire.
We have a simple but strong belief here at Mariposa, and that is that care is at the heart of everything we do. We are a team of individuals with different backgrounds and experiences – working together to provide outstanding care for individuals with additional health and care needs. Our vision is underpinned by a clear strategic pillar: to be a great employer. Here’s how this is reflected in each of our three values:
We Are a Generous Employer
We believe that a well-supported and motivated team provides the best care. That’s why we offer:
- Fair and competitive pay with benefits that reflect the dedication of our teams.
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Meaningful workplace incentives that genuinely reward hard work, including:
- Seasonal gifts and service recognition awards
- WPA private health scheme
- Recruitment incentives
- Enhanced overtime and bank holiday pay
- Free meals at work if you choose to eat with our residents
- Paid-for DBS checks
- PIN revalidation
- Charitable donations on behalf of our team
- Health and wellbeing initiatives, including Occupational Health services and wellbeing events.
- Over-investment in our care homes - our properties, communal areas, and gardens go beyond industry norms, making Mariposa a fantastic place to live and work.
We Are a Responsible Employer
We don’t just invest in care - we invest in our people, ensuring they feel safe, valued and empowered in their roles. Our commitment includes:
- Extensive training and professional development, combining e-learning and face-to-face education, alongside qualifications.
- A strong culture of support and safety, where policies and procedures ensure our teams are confident in delivering first-class care.
- An open-door policy, making it easy for anyone to raise concerns and reach resolutions quickly.
- A dedicated HR team, ensuring a fair and legally compliant working environment.
- A Team Committee, meeting regularly to discuss improvements and ensure staff voices are heard.
We Are a Sustainable Employer
Mariposa is committed to long-term investment in our people, technology and the future of care:
- Cutting-edge care systems and devices reduce paperwork and free up more time for meaningful, person-centred care.
- Ongoing training, education, and development to create stable teams and career progression opportunities.
- A diverse and inclusive workplace, welcoming those from diverse backgrounds, including those new to care, career changers, students, and professionals from across the healthcare sector.