Hours: 48/36
Salary: £12.90 to £12.90 Hour
The role consists of shift work and weekends on a rota basis. We know how hard it can be to find a job to suit personal commitments, so Choice Care offers 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.
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 feeding assistance
* 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 – receive £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
* 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; three winners, selected randomly, receive £500 each, tax‑free
* Blue Light Card eligibility
* Reclaim prescription costs for HRT and access free feminine hygiene products whilst on shift
* Stream – a financial wellbeing app that enables you to track your earnings; save with high‑street beating interest rates; choose to access your earnings ahead of pay day with flexible pay; receive discounts with hundreds of retailers; learn with financial coaching and education, and much more
* Minimum service periods and apprenticeship funding eligibility applicable to some benefits
Where Will You Work?
Ocknell Park is a large rural property providing care and support for up to 12 men of various ages with learning disabilities, mental health conditions and associated complex needs. The home is located in the heart of the New Forest, on five acres of tranquil, landscaped gardens and woodlands, just a short drive from Southampton city centre. It has 11 bedrooms in the main house plus a one‑bedroom, self‑contained annexe for individuals who benefit from a more private environment. The large gardens, with a vegetable patch, are ideal for walking and relaxation. There are also a variety of on‑site day services and activities in outbuildings, and the home has its own transport for trips to local recreational, leisure and educational facilities. Residents enjoy visits to the beach, local zoos and walks in the New Forest.
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