Social Care Worker
Base Pay Range
Hours: 44.5
Salary: £12.30 to £12.30 per hour
The role consists of shift work and weekends on a rota basis. We offer a number of flexible positions to fit around your needs. We have a range of working patterns to suit you – contact us 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 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 also be able to enjoy days out, trips away and many more 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 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 – comprehensive health and wellbeing support for staff
* Refer a Friend scheme – receive £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
* Christmas bonus – vouchers for all staff members
* Life insurance
* Annual staff awards – this year each winner received £400; we had over 30 winners in total
* Complex in‑house training – 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; 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 that lets you track earnings, save a small amount automatically each month, receive optional pay advances, purchase vouchers for discounts, and access financial support and education
* Minimum service periods and apprenticeship funding eligibility applicable to some benefits
About the Company
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 more than just a place to live – they’re a second family, built on trust and the promise of unconditional care. In every Choice Care home there’s a strong emphasis on living life to the fullest and having fun, with purposeful daily activities based on individual preferences and capabilities. We also offer regular social events, projects, outings and holiday breaks which everyone can get involved in and express themselves through.
Where Will You Work?
Clarendon House, located just outside Salisbury city centre, currently supports up to seven men and women of varied ages with a moderate to mild learning disability, mental health conditions and/or autism, including Asperger’s Syndrome. The home is specifically registered to support individuals with a dual diagnosis. Each resident has a bespoke support plan, based on their personal preferences, likes and dislikes and goals in life. Staff aim to support everyone to develop self‑confidence and practical living skills, with the aim of moving on to a more independent setting. To support emotional and general wellbeing we offer in‑house positive behaviour support, as well as ongoing education and personal development through structured activity programmes, both inside the home and out in the local community, including arts & crafts, cooking sessions and computer skills.
Seniority Level
Entry level
Employment Type
Full‑time
Job Function
Other
Industries
Mental Health Care
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