The role consists of shift work and weekends on a rota basis. Do you need more flexibility? We know how hard it can be to find a job to suit personal commitments and that’s why Choice Care offers a number of flexible positions to fit around your needs. We have a range of working patterns to suit you; please contact us to find out whether we can help.
Overview of the role
The role includes providing personal care, medication administration and assistance with daily activities and hobbies or outings. Staff will follow the care plan guidance along with company policies and procedures, develop an open, honest and considerate working relationship with those we care for, maintain written and electronic daily records, and attend and complete any required training.
Please note: this role is for females only, owing to the needs of the service.
Responsibilities
* Assisting those we care for with their personal care needs
* Medication administration
* Assisting and getting involved in daily activities, hobbies or outings
* Following care plan guidance alongside company policies and procedures
* Developing an open, honest, and considerate working relationship with those we care for
* Maintaining written and electronic daily records
* Attending and completing training, as required
Personal Attributes (Qualifications)
Being patient, reliable, flexible, a team player and a good communicator are key characteristics of a successful Social Care Worker.
What are the benefits?
* Holiday entitlement – starting from 28 days inclusive of Bank Holidays (pro‑rated for hours that differ from the FTE)
* Employee Assistance Programme – comprehensive health and wellbeing support for staff
* Refer a Friend scheme – 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 – includes our Advanced Management Development Programme for managers in the making and our 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
* 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 applicable to some benefits*
Location & Contact
Witham Valley Care – a six‑bed residential property supporting young adults with severe learning disabilities, autism spectrum disorder, challenging behaviour and other complex needs. The home is located in Newark‑on‑Trent, Nottinghamshire.
Application Information
Job ID: EL000
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