Night Social Care Worker

Choice Care; Leominster; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in residential care is seeking compassionate individuals to join their team as Night Social Care Workers. This role offers flexible working patterns to accommodate personal commitments while providing essential support to residents with learning disabilities and mental health conditions. You'll receive comprehensive training to develop your skills and embark on a rewarding career path. Join a supportive community where your contributions will make a real difference in the lives of those you care for, fostering positive relationships and enhancing their quality of life. If you're dedicated and eager to learn, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

Holiday entitlement starting from 28 days

Sick pay entitlement

Employee Assistance Programme

Refer a friend scheme

Christmas bonus

Life insurance

Annual staff awards

Paid day off on your birthday

Free monthly prize draw

Wagestream financial health app

Qualifications

• Patience, reliability, and good communication are key attributes.
• Training provided for new entrants to the industry.

Responsibilities

• Provide personal care and assist with daily activities.
• Administer medication and maintain daily records.
• Develop caring relationships with residents.

Skills

Personal Care

Medication Administration

Communication Skills

Teamwork

Flexibility

Education

Qualifications in Health and Social Care

Job description

Hours: 30/36/37.5/42/48

Salary: £12.30 to £12.30 Hour (Salary based on a 48-hour contract. A higher range is offered to applicants with qualifications in health and social care)

The role consists of shift work and weekends on a rota basis. We know how hard it can be to find a job to suit personal commitments, and that’s why Choice Care is offering a number of flexible positions to fit around your needs. We have a range of working patterns to suit you; get in touch to see if 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.

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 Night 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 their commitment to Choice Care
• Christmas bonus - vouchers for all staff members
• Life insurance
• Annual staff awards - this year each winner received £400 and we had over 30 winners in total
• Complex in-house training - this includes 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 into a monthly prize draw. Three winners, selected randomly, 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 enables you to track your earnings, save a small amount automatically each month, receive optional pay advances, purchase vouchers for discounts with retailers, and get access to financial support and 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. 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 for everyone we support. Each home is a close-knit community, with its own unique personality, and all the ups and downs of typical family life, built on trust and the promise of 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.

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. Alongside this, there are regular social events, projects, outings, and holiday breaks which everyone can get involved in and express themselves through.

Where will you work?

We provide flexible, individually-tailored supported living services for people with learning disabilities, autism, mental health conditions, and associated complex needs. Our support packages range from a few hours a day to help with independent living skills, assist with shopping, cooking, and personal care, and provide access to resources in the community, right up to full-time, 24-7 specialist care. We work closely with local authority commissioners, care professionals, and accommodation providers to support people with their own tenancy to live as independently as possible, while still being able to rely on the individual care and assistance they need. Just as in our residential homes, our supported living services are highly personalised, structured around the requirements, capabilities, and preferences of the people we support.