Hours
30 hours per week.
Salary
£12.25 per hour on a 48-hour contract. Higher range offered to applicants with qualifications in health and social care.
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.
What are the 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 - £500 payment when you recruit a friend to Choice Care
* Choiceversary - vouchers at milestones (e.g., £75 after 5 years, £100 after 10 years, £150 after 15 years)
* Christmas bonus - vouchers for all staff members
* Life insurance
* Annual staff awards - this year each winner received £400 with over 30 winners in total
* Complex in-house training - including management development programmes
* 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
* Wagestream - a financial health app with earnings tracking, optional pay advances, vouchers, and financial education
* 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’re at the forefront of national best practice, with among the highest CQC ratings of any comparable organisation. 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?
Springfield House is a large, modern home in a residential setting, two miles from Gloucester City Centre. The home supports up to seven women with learning disabilities, mental health conditions and associated complex needs. The detached property is in an ideal location, providing a safe and supportive environment with easy access to the city centre and amenities. Springfield has a large communal lounge, a dining area for activities and hobbies, and access to a patio and garden space for outdoor activities.
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