Social Care Worker

Choice Care; Abbots Worthy; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 27,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading residential care provider in the UK is seeking a Social Care Worker to provide personal care and support to residents with learning disabilities and complex needs. You will ensure they receive compassionate care within a nurturing environment, attending to daily activities and maintaining care records. The ideal candidate should possess patience, flexibility, and effective communication skills. Benefits include generous holiday entitlement, sick pay, and opportunities for qualification.

Benefits

Holiday entitlement starting from 28 days

Sick pay entitlement

Employee Assistance Programme

Refer a Friend scheme

Choiceversary vouchers

Christmas bonus

Life insurance

Annual staff awards

Paid day off on birthday

Free monthly prize draw

Blue Light Card eligibility

Reclaim prescription costs for HRT

Wagestream financial health app

Qualifications

• Experience in personal care, medication administration, and supporting daily activities.
• Ability to develop relationships with residents and maintain records.

Responsibilities

• Provide personal care including bathing and dressing.
• Administer medication and assist with daily activities.
• Maintain written daily records.

Skills

Patience

Reliability

Flexibility

Team player

Good communicator

Job description

Responsibilities

• 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.

Being patient, reliable, flexible, a team player and a good communicator are key characteristics of a successful Social Care Worker.

About Choice Care

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 of experience, we are at the forefront of national best practice, achieving some of the highest CQC ratings in the sector.

Our homes are more than just a place to live – they are a second family. Each home is a close‑knit community with its own unique personality, built on trust and unconditional care. We focus on living life to the full, with purposeful daily activities based on individual preferences and capabilities. Regular social events, projects, outings and holiday breaks invite everyone to participate and express themselves.

Where you will work

Compton House, near Winchester, is an eleven‑bedroom residential home for residents of varied ages with learning disabilities and complex needs, including those who are non‑verbal. Residents receive 24‑hour support and have access to our in‑house Positive Behaviour Support Team. Structured activity programmes such as ‘LD Club’, ‘Sensory for All’ and cycling are offered to maximise independence and enable residents to achieve their individual goals at their own pace. The home provides local transport for shopping and leisure as well as trips further afield.

Training & Development

• Learning Academy – Adult Care Worker Level 2 and Lead Adult Care Worker Level 3 qualifications for all staff.
• Complex in‑house training, including our Advanced Management Development Programme for managers and the Foundation Management Development Programme for rising stars.
• Minimum service periods and apprenticeship funding eligibility apply to certain benefits.

Benefits

• Holiday entitlement – starting from 28 days inclusive of Bank Holidays.
• Sick pay entitlement.
• Employee Assistance Programme – comprehensive health and wellbeing support.
• Refer a Friend scheme – earn £500 for recruiting a friend to Choice Care.
• Choiceversary vouchers – £75 after 5 years, £100 after 10 years, £150 after 15 years.
• Christmas bonus – vouchers for all staff members.
• Life insurance.
• Annual staff awards – winners receive £400.
• A paid day off on your birthday.
• Free monthly prize draw – 3 winners each receive £500 tax‑free.
• Blue Light Card eligibility.
• Reclaim prescription costs for Hormone Replacement Therapy (HRT) and free feminine hygiene products on shift.
• Wagestream – a financial health app for tracking earnings, saving automatically, optional pay advances, retailer discounts and financial education.
• Minimum service periods and apprenticeship funding eligibility applicable to some benefits.