Social Care Worker

Choice Care Group; Leominster; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking compassionate Social Care Workers to join their team. This role offers the chance to make a meaningful impact on the lives of individuals with learning disabilities and mental health conditions. With a strong emphasis on training and career development, you will receive comprehensive support to excel in your role. Enjoy a variety of benefits, including flexible working patterns, generous holiday entitlement, and a positive work environment that fosters personal growth. If you are dedicated to enhancing the quality of life for others, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

Holiday entitlement starting from 28 days

Sick pay entitlement

Employee Assistance Programme

Refer a Friend scheme

Christmas bonus

Life insurance

Annual staff awards

Paid day off on your birthday

Free monthly prize draw

Wagestream financial health app

Qualifications

• Patient, reliable, flexible, and a good communicator are key traits.
• Willingness to learn and participate in training.

Responsibilities

• Providing personal care including bathing, toileting, and dressing.
• Assisting residents in daily activities and hobbies.
• Maintaining written daily records and following care plans.

Skills

Personal Care

Medication Administration

Communication

Teamwork

Education

Level 2 Adult Care Worker Qualification

Level 3 Lead Adult Care Worker Qualification

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Base pay range

Hours: 20/30/40

Salary: £12.30 to £12.30 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 ensures 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?

Chesfield House is a Georgian town house, with excellent parking and within walking distance of Leominster town centre. There is walkable access to leisure facilities, with a gym and swimming pool close by, and the home has a a vehicle for all transport needs. Community participation is encouraged by working closely with ECHO (Extra Choices in Herefordshire) who have their main base in Leominster and are renowned for promoting inclusion for people with special needs. They organise activities that include social events such as discos, night-club events, day-centre meetings and voluntary work placements. Residents are encouraged to develop their own individual lifestyles, acquire new skills and work towards new personal goals. Our trained support staff help them lead as full a life as possible in the community with access to social, recreational, work-based and educational activities.

WL000

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Other

• Industries

  Mental Health Care

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