Social Care Worker

Choice Care; High Wycombe; 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. This role offers the opportunity to make a significant impact on the lives of individuals with learning disabilities and autism. You will receive comprehensive training and support as you provide personal care, assist with daily activities, and foster meaningful relationships with residents. The organization values flexibility and offers a variety of working patterns to accommodate personal commitments. Join a team that prioritizes care, community, and personal growth, and help create a nurturing environment where everyone can thrive.

Benefits

Learning Academy for qualifications

28 days holiday entitlement

Sick pay entitlement

Employee Assistance Programme

Refer a Friend scheme

Christmas bonus

Life insurance

Annual staff awards

Paid day off on birthday

Free monthly prize draw

Qualifications

• No formal education required, but training provided.
• Key attributes include patience, reliability, and good communication.

Responsibilities

• Provide personal care including bathing, toileting, and feeding.
• Administer medication and assist with daily activities.
• Maintain written records and follow care plans.

Skills

Personal Care

Medication Administration

Communication

Teamwork

Flexibility

Patience

Education

No formal education required

Job description

Hours: 24/37.5

Salary: £12.25 to £12.25 Hour

The role consists of shift work and weekends on a rota basis. Do you need more flexibility? 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. Not only will you make a huge difference to people’s lives, but you’ll be able to enjoy days out, trips away, and join in with many more activities, all of which ensure the people we work with are safe, happy, and lead fulfilling lives.

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 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?

Beech Tree House is a large property in a semi-rural setting, supporting up to eight young men and women with learning disabilities, autism, and associated complex needs. The home is located in Holmer Green, a busy village with local amenities and an active community, with easy access to nearby High Wycombe and Amersham. Everyone at Beech Tree has a tailored activity programme, matched to their preferences and capability, such as cooking and baking, and arts and crafts, helping to build self-confidence and independence skills. The home also has a vehicle for local travel and regular educational and recreational trips.

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