Hours
48
Salary
£12.80 to £12.80 per hour (Salary based on a 48‑hour contract. A higher range is offered to applicants with qualifications in health and social care)
Shift pattern
The role consists of shift work and weekends on a rota basis. If you need more flexibility, we offer a range of working patterns to suit you.
Overview of the role
Whether you are new to the industry or came from a social care background, we welcome your application. We will train and mentor you to become highly skilled. We offer all in‑house training free of charge and set a career path 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 many activities, ensuring 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 with 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 – enjoy a 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 commitment to Choice Care
* Christmas bonus – vouchers for all staff members
* Life insurance
* Annual staff awards – this year each winner received £400, over 30 winners in total
* Complex in‑house training – includes our Advanced Management Development Programme for managers and Foundation Management Development Programme for rising stars
* A paid day off on your birthday
* Free monthly prize draw – all frontline care colleagues automatically entered; three winners each receive £500 tax‑free
* Blue Light Card eligibility
* Reclaim prescription costs for HRT and access free feminine hygiene products while on shift
* Stream – a financial wellbeing app enabling you to track earnings, save with high‑street interest rates, access pre‑pay, receive retailer discounts, learn with financial coaching, and more
* 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. We are also proud to be one of the Top 100 Apprenticeship Employers for the second year in a row!
Our homes are more than just a place to live; they’re like a second family. Each home is a close‑knit community with its own unique personality. In every Choice Care home there’s a strong emphasis on living life to the full and having fun, with purposeful daily activities based on individual preferences and capabilities. Regular social events, projects, outings and holiday breaks offer everyone to get involved and express themselves.
Where will you work?
Opened in December 2016, Oakley Lodge in Basingstoke is a purpose‑built residential community home for 12 residents of varying ages with learning disabilities, autism and associated complex needs, including those with behaviours that challenge. Oakley Lodge has its own Day Activities Coordinator, responsible for developing individual and group activity programmes. A tailor‑made activities building provides a dedicated space for arts and crafts, and skills development.
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