Overview Of The Role
Whether you are new to the industry or have come from a social care background, we welcome your application. We will train and mentor you to become a highly skilled professional. We offer all our in-house training free of charge and set a career path for you from day one. Not only will you make a huge difference to people’s lives, but you’ll be able to enjoy days out, trips away and join in with many more activities, all of which ensures the people we work with are safe, happy and lead fulfilling lives.
The role consists of shift work and weekends on a rota basis. We offer a number of flexible positions to fit around your needs. We have a range of working patterns to suit you, get in touch to see if we can help.
Key duties
* Providing personal care - including bathing, toileting, dressing and help with feeding
* Medication administration
* Assisting and getting involved in residents\' daily activities, hobbies or outings
* Following care plan guidance alongside Company policies and procedures
* Developing an open, honest, and considerate working relationship with residents
* Maintaining written daily records
* Attending and completing training, as required
Personal Attributes
Being patient, reliable, flexible, a team player and a good communicator are key characteristics of a successful Social Care Worker.
What are the benefits?
* Learning Academy - Adult Care Worker Level 2 and Lead Adult Care Worker Level 3 qualifications for all staff
* Holiday entitlement - starting from 28 days inclusive of Bank Holidays
* Sick pay entitlement
* Employee Assistance Programme - comprehensive health and wellbeing support for staff
* Refer a Friend scheme - £500 payment for recruiting a friend to Choice Care
* Choiceversary - vouchers after 5, 10 and 15 years of service
* Christmas bonus - vouchers for all staff members
* Life insurance
* Annual staff awards - notable winners each year
* In-house training - management development programmes for aspiring leaders
* Paid day off on your birthday
* Monthly prize draw with three winners receiving £500 each (tax-free)
* Blue Light Card eligibility
* Reclaim prescription costs for HRT and access free feminine hygiene products on shift
* Wagestream - financial health app with earnings tracking and optional pay advances
* Some benefits may have minimum service periods or funding eligibility
Who are we?
Choice Care is one of the UK’s leading residential care providers for people with learning disabilities, autism and mental health conditions. With over 30 years’ experience, we’re at the forefront of national best practice, with among the highest CQC ratings of any comparable organisation. We are also proud to be one of the Top 100 Apprenticeship Employers for the second year in a row.
Our homes are like a second family for everyone we support, built on trust and unconditional care. We emphasise living life to the full with purposeful daily activities and regular community events, projects, outings and holidays.
Where will you work?
Heywood Sumner House is an elegant, detached property located in South Gorley, New Forest. It supports up to 12 male residents with learning disabilities, mental health conditions and complex needs. The home offers an organised programme of activities and community trips, with two vehicles for local excursions. South Gorley is between Fordingbridge and Ringwood, about 15 minutes from Bournemouth town centre.
Seniority level
* Entry level
Employment type
* Full-time
Job function
* Other
Industries
* Mental Health Care
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