Senior Social Care Worker

Choice Care; High Wycombe; On-site; Full time

Job summary

A leading UK residential care provider is seeking a Team Leader to support and guide social care workers. The role involves supervising a team, ensuring high-quality care, and participating in activities that promote residents' well-being. The ideal candidate will have experience in the care sector and essential qualities such as patience and good communication skills. Flexible working options are available to fit personal commitments.

Benefits

Learning Academy - qualifications in 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

Refer a friend scheme with a £500 reward

Anniversary vouchers (£75 after 5 years, £100 after 10 years, £150 after 15 years)

Christmas vouchers

Life insurance

Annual staff awards

In-house training including management development programmes

A paid day off on your birthday

Monthly prize draws with cash prizes

Blue Light Card eligibility

Reimbursement for prescription costs for HRT

Wagestream app for financial management and support

Qualifications

• Experience in the care sector and willingness to learn.
• Essential qualities include patience, reliability, flexibility, teamwork, and good communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Supporting adults with learning disabilities and complex needs.
• Supervising a team and assisting with home management.
• Communicating with managers and shift leaders.

Skills

Patience

Reliability

Flexibility

Teamwork

Communication

Education

Qualifications in Adult Care Worker Level 2

Lead Adult Care Worker Level 3

Job description

Hours: 24

Salary: £12.85 to £13.05 per hour (higher range 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 the importance of fitting work around personal commitments. That’s why Choice Care offers a variety of flexible positions to suit your needs. Contact us to see how we can help.

Overview of the role

The Team Leader provides support and guidance to a team of social care workers, ensuring the highest level of care and 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 develop your skills. You will make a significant difference in people's lives and enjoy participating in activities, trips, and outings that promote safety, happiness, and fulfillment for those we support.

Key duties

1. Supporting adults with learning disabilities and complex needs in a residential care setting.
2. Supervising a team and assisting with the management of the home.
3. Communicating with managers and shift leaders.
4. Completing tasks professionally, promptly, and accurately.
5. Supervising mealtimes to promote positive attitudes towards food.
6. Assisting residents with daily activities both inside and outside the home.
7. Using initiative to support residents during activities and daily tasks.

Personal attributes

Patience, reliability, flexibility, teamwork, and good communication skills are essential qualities for a successful Team Leader.

Benefits

• Learning Academy - qualifications in 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 offering health and wellbeing support.
• Refer a friend scheme with a £500 reward.
• Anniversary vouchers (£75 after 5 years, £100 after 10 years, £150 after 15 years).
• Christmas vouchers.
• Life insurance.
• Annual staff awards, with recent winners receiving £400.
• In-house training including management development programmes.
• A paid day off on your birthday.
• Monthly prize draws with cash prizes.
• Blue Light Card eligibility.
• Reimbursement for prescription costs for HRT and free feminine hygiene products during shifts.
• Wagestream app for financial management and support.

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

Who are we?

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

Our homes foster a family-like environment, emphasizing trust, care, and positive relationships. We focus on enabling residents to live fulfilling lives through daily activities, social events, outings, and holidays.

Location

Beech Tree House is a large property in Holmer Green supporting up to eight young adults with learning disabilities, autism, and complex needs. It is situated in a semi-rural setting with local amenities, easy access to High Wycombe and Amersham, and offers tailored activities and regular trips to promote independence and confidence.