Hours and salary
Hours: 48
Salary: £12.30 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 needs. We have a range of working patterns to suit you; get in touch to see how 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 in‑house training free of charge and set a career path for you from day one. You will make a difference to people’s lives and can enjoy days out, trips away and other activities to ensure 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 - health and wellbeing support for staff
* Refer a Friend scheme - £500 payment when you recruit a friend to Choice Care
* Choiceversary - vouchers after 5, 10 and 15 years (£75, £100, £150 respectively)
* Christmas bonus - vouchers for all staff members
* Life insurance
* Annual staff awards - recent winners; over 30 winners
* Complex in‑house training - including management development programmes
* A paid day off on your birthday
* Free monthly prize draw - three winners (£500 each, tax-free)
* Blue Light Card eligibility
* Reclaim prescription costs for Hormone Replacement Therapy (HRT) and access free feminine hygiene products on shift
* Wagestream - financial health app for earnings tracking, savings, pay advances and discounts
* Minimum service periods and apprenticeship funding eligibility applicable to some 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 are at the forefront of national best practice and have among the highest CQC ratings of any comparable organisation. We are 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. Colleagues build close bonds with the people they care for, creating enduring, positive relationships that build confidence and self‑esteem. In every Choice Care home there is a focus on living life to the full with regular activities, social events and outings.
Where will you work?
Edwina Place is a brand‑new Choice Care residential home that supports up to 12 individuals with mental health conditions. The home is designed to support people primarily with conditions such as bipolar disorder, schizophrenia and personality disorder, and will also support others. It has a garden for leisure use and parking, and is located in a residential area with good transport links to nearby Bracknell town centre. EL000
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