Overview
Hours: 40 (Part Time Hours Available). Salary: £12.80 per hour. The role consists of shift work and weekends on a rota basis. Choice Care offers a number of flexible positions to fit around personal commitments. We have a range of working patterns to suit you; get in touch to see if we can help.
Role requirements
All Social Care Workers at this service must already have or commit to undertaking a Level 2 Diploma in Health and Social Care qualification.
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
Being patient, reliable, flexible, a team player and a good communicator are key characteristics of a successful Night 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 - vouchers of £75 after 5 years, £100 after 10 years and £150 after 15 years
* Christmas bonus - vouchers for all staff members
* Life insurance
* Annual staff awards - this year each winner received £400
* Complex in-house training - Advanced Management Development Programme and Foundation Management Development Programme
* A paid day off on your birthday
* Free monthly prize draw - three winners receive £500 each, tax-free
* Blue Light Card eligibility
* Reclaim prescription costs for Hormone Replacement Therapy (HRT) and access free feminine hygiene products whilst on shift
* Stream - a financial wellbeing app with various benefits
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. Our colleagues build close bonds with the people they care for, helping to create enduring, positive relationships that build confidence and self-esteem.
Where will you work?
This is one of three residential homes provided by Quality Care, our sister company in the East Midlands that supports individuals with high support needs, including challenging behaviours. Derwent View supports 19 adults in one property divided into 3 self-contained homes and is located in the Derwent area of the City of Derby, in a principally residential area.
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