Social Care Graduate

Additional Resources; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 29,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

A well-established care provider in the UK is seeking a Social Care Graduate / Graduate Support Worker to assist young adults with complex physical and learning disabilities. Responsibilities include personal care, promoting independence, and facilitating health appointments. Ideal candidates will have care experience or be recent graduates in Health & Social Care. A competitive salary of £29,900-£32,700 is offered along with additional benefits and overtime opportunities.

Benefits

Company Pension

On-site parking

Casual dress

Training and development

Qualifications

• Experience in a similar social care role.
• Recent Health & Social Care graduates welcomed.
• Must have right to work without sponsorship.

Responsibilities

• Assist residents with personal care routines.
• Encourage residents' decision-making and independence.
• Accompany residents to health appointments.

Skills

Prior care experience

Proficiency in English

Valid UK driving licence

Job description

Overview

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Social Care Graduate / Graduate Support Worker to join a well-established provider of specialist residential care, supporting young adults with complex physical and learning disabilities in a unique, countryside-based setting.

As a Social Care Graduate / Graduate Support Worker, you will be supporting residents in their daily lives while working closely with senior staff to deliver high-quality, person-centred care.

Responsibilities

• Assisting residents with personal care routines in line with tailored care plans.
• Encouraging decision-making and independence in accordance with relevant care standards.
• Accompanying residents to health appointments and community-based activities.
• Contributing to accurate and timely record-keeping.
• Providing support with daily finances and budgeting.
• Supporting social engagement and leisure participation.
• Ensuring equipment and living spaces are well-maintained and safe.
• Acting in accordance with safeguarding principles and health & safety procedures.

What we are looking for (Qualifications)

• Previously worked as a Social Care Graduate, Health care graduate, Graduate Support Worker, Graduate Care Worker, Graduate Care Assistant, Graduate Keyworker, Support Worker, Keyworker, Care worker, Care Assistant, or in a similar role.
• Ideally, you will have prior care experience, but we also welcome applications from recent Health & Social Care graduates.
• Proficiency in the English language for communication and record keeping.
• Must have valid UK driving licence.
• Must hold right to work without sponsorship.

What’s on offer

• Salary: £29,900- £32,700 plus 6 sleep-in shifts and benefits, with overtime at £12.54 hourly rate and additional sleep-ins paid at £90 per night.
• Competitive salary
• Company Pension
• On-site parking
• Casual dress
• Training and development

This is a fantastic opportunity for a Care Assistant to step into a rewarding role with real impact.

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