Senior Social Care Worker

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

Job summary

Choice Care is seeking a Senior Social Care Worker to provide support and guidance to a team, ensuring high-quality care for residents with learning disabilities. The role involves shift work, supervising staff, and engaging with residents in daily activities. With a focus on flexibility, the position offers various working patterns to accommodate personal commitments. Join a leading provider in the UK with a commitment to fostering trust and unconditional care.

Benefits

Learning Academy — qualifications for all staff

Starting holiday entitlement of 28 days

Sick pay entitlement

Employee Assistance Programme

Refer a Friend scheme — earn £500

Christmas bonus — vouchers for all staff

Life insurance

Annual staff awards — winners received £400

In-house training

A paid day off on your birthday

Qualifications

• Experience in the care sector required.
• Willingness to learn and expand knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Support adults with learning disabilities in a residential care environment.
• Supervise a team and assist with overall management.
• Liaise with managers and shift leaders.

Skills

Patience

Reliability

Flexibility

Teamwork

Communication

Education

Adult Care Worker Level 2

Lead Adult Care Worker Level 3

Job description

Hours: 48

Salary: £12.85 to £13.05 per hour (a higher range is offered to applicants with qualifications in health and social care)

The role involves shift work and weekends on a rota basis. Do you need more flexibility? We understand how challenging it can be to find a job that suits personal commitments. That’s why Choice Care offers flexible positions to fit around your needs. We have a variety of working patterns available—get in touch to see how we can help.

Overview of the role

The Senior Social Care Worker provides support and guidance to a team of social care workers, ensuring the highest level of care while leading by example. You will liaise with senior staff in the home and report any concerns. You should have experience in the care sector and a willingness to learn and expand your knowledge. You will make a significant difference in people's lives and enjoy activities, outings, and trips, all aimed at ensuring residents are safe, happy, and lead fulfilling lives.

Key duties

• Supporting adults with learning disabilities and complex needs in a residential care environment
• Supervising a team and assisting with overall management of the home
• Liaising with managers and shift leaders
• Completing tasks professionally, promptly, and accurately
• Supervising mealtimes to promote positive attitudes towards food and dining
• Assisting residents with daily activities, both in and outside the home
• Using your initiative to support residents during activities and daily tasks

Personal attributes

Patience, reliability, flexibility, teamwork, and good communication are key characteristics of a successful Senior Social Care Worker.

What are the benefits?*

• Learning Academy — qualifications for all staff, including Adult Care Worker Level 2 and Lead Adult Care Worker Level 3
• Starting holiday entitlement of 28 days, including Bank Holidays
• Sick pay entitlement
• Employee Assistance Programme for health and wellbeing support
• Refer a Friend scheme — earn £500 when you recruit a friend
• Choiceversary — vouchers of £75 after 5 years, £100 after 10 years, and £150 after 15 years
• Christmas bonus — vouchers for all staff
• Life insurance
• Annual staff awards — winners received £400 each
• In-house training including advanced management and foundation management programmes
• A paid day off on your birthday
• Monthly prize draw — three winners of £500 each, tax-free
• Blue Light Card eligibility
• Reclaim prescription costs for HRT and access free feminine hygiene products during shifts
• Wagestream — a financial health app for earnings tracking, savings, pay advances, and discounts

*Minimum service periods and apprenticeship funding eligibility may apply to some benefits.

Who are we?

Choice Care is a leading UK provider for people with learning disabilities, autism, and mental health conditions, with over 30 years’ experience and among the highest CQC ratings. We are proud to be one of the Top 100 Apprenticeship Employers for the second consecutive year.

Our homes are like a second family, fostering trust and unconditional care. We focus on living life to the fullest through daily activities, social events, outings, and holidays, encouraging everyone to express themselves and build confidence.

Where will you work?

Boxgrove House supports up to 11 residents with varying needs, located in Tilehurst near Reading. The home has extensive grounds, local amenities nearby, and vehicles for community trips and activities.