Social Care Worker

Choice Care; Reading; Hybrid; GBP 15,000 - 21,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Holiday entitlement

Sick pay entitlement

Employee Assistance Programme

Refer a Friend £500

Blue Light Card eligibility

Annual staff awards

Blue Light Card eligibility

Job summary

Choice Care is seeking a dedicated Social Care Worker to join our Reading team at Boxgrove House. The role involves personal care, medication administration and supporting residents with daily activities on a 48-hour rota, including weekends.

We provide comprehensive in-house training from day one and a clear career path, with benefits such as holiday entitlement, sick pay and employee support services. Join us to help people live safe, fulfilling lives.

Qualifications

• Willingness to learn and follow care plans.
• Ability to work as part of a team.
• Prior experience not required; on-the-job training provided.
• Becomes familiar with care plans and company policies
• Developing honest, open relationships with residents

Responsibilities

• Providing personal care including bathing, toileting, dressing, and feeding support.
• Medication administration.
• Assisting residents with daily activities and outings.
• Following care plans and company policies.
• Keeping written daily records.
• Attending and completing required training.
• Attending and completingtraining, as required

Skills

Patient

Reliability

Flexibility

Communication

Job description

Hours:48

Salary:£12.80 to £12.80Hour

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 Careis 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 topeople’s lives, but you’ll be able to enjoy days out, trips away and join in with many more activities, all of which ensuresthe people we work with are safe, happy and leadfulfilling 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 alongsideCompany policies and procedures
• Developing an open, honest, and considerate working relationship with residents
• Maintaining written daily records
• Attending and completingtraining, as required

Personal Attributes

Being patient, reliable, flexible, a team player and agood 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-housetraining - 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 onyour birthday
• Free monthly prize draw - allfrontline care colleagues are automatically entered into a monthly prize draw. Threewinners, 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
• Stream– a financial wellbeing app that enables you: track your earnings; save withhigh-street beating interest rates; choose to access your earnings ahead of pay day withflexible pay; receive discounts with hundreds of retailers;learn with financial coaching and education, and much more

*minimum serviceperiods and apprenticeship funding eligibility applicableto 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 30years’ experience, we’re at the forefront of national best practice, with among thehighest CQC ratingsof any comparable organisation. We are also proud to be one of the Best Employers with the Financial Times!

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 areregular social events, projects, outings and holiday breaks which everyone canget involved in and express themselves through.

Where willyou work?

Boxgrove House is a large, detached home supporting up to 11 residents of varying ages with moderate to severe learning disabilities, autism, sensory impairments and associated complex needs. Set in its own substantial grounds in Tilehurst, on the outskirts of Reading, the home overlooks Pangbourne Downs and is within easy walking distance of local shops and pubs. The home has two vehicles for local travel, and regular leisure, recreational and educational trips and activities in the community.

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