Social Care Worker
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Base Pay Range
Hours: 24/36
Salary: £12.30 to £12.30 per hour
The role consists of shift work and weekends on a rota basis. Choice Care offers flexible positions to suit personal commitments.
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.
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.
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 – enjoy a payment of £500 when you recruit a friend to Choice Care
* Choiceversary – staff receive vouchers of £75 after 5 years, £100 after 10 years and £150 after 15 years to celebrate their commitment to Choice Care
* Christmas bonus – vouchers for all staff members
* Life insurance
* Annual staff awards – this year each winner received £400 and we had over 30 winners in total
* Complex in‑house training – Advanced Management Development Programme for managers in the making and Foundation Management Development Programme for rising stars
* A paid day off on your birthday
* Free monthly prize draw – all frontline care colleagues are automatically entered into a monthly prize draw; three winners, selected randomly, receive £500 each, tax‑free
* Blue Light Card eligibility
* Reclaim prescription costs for Hormone Replacement Therapy (HRT) and access free feminine hygiene products while on shift
* Wagestream – a financial health app that enables you to track your earnings, save a small amount automatically each month, receive optional pay advances, purchase vouchers for discounts with retailers, and gain access to financial support and education
* Minimum service periods and apprenticeship funding eligibility applicable to some benefits
About Choice Care Group
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 and hold among the highest CQC ratings of any comparable organisation. Our homes are more than a place to live – they’re like a second family. In every Choice Care home there’s a strong emphasis on living life to the full and having fun, with purposeful daily activities based on individual preferences and capabilities.
Work Location
Twynham supports seven residents with mild learning disabilities, mental health conditions and associated complex needs. The home is less than one mile from New Milton town centre and about ten miles from both Christchurch and Bournemouth.
Employment Details
Seniority level: Entry level
Employment type: Full‑time
Job function: Other
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