Social Care Worker

Tamfol; Southampton; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 23,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Learning Academy - Level 2/3

Holiday entitlement 28 days

Sick pay entitlement

Employee Assistance Programme

Refer a Friend £500

Blue Light Card eligibility

Birthday day off

Annual staff awards

In-house training programmes

Job summary

Choice Care is seeking dedicated Social Care Workers for shift work and weekend rosters at Chesham House, Southampton. Training is provided to develop skills for personal care, activity support, and medication administration.

You will join a supportive team focused on safe, happy, and fulfilling lives for residents with learning disabilities, autism or mental health needs. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds; the role offers in-house training and a clear career path, plus staff benefits

Qualifications

• Willingness to participate in in-house training and mentoring.
• Ability to provide personal care in a respectful manner.
• Good communication with residents and colleagues.
• Flexibility with shift patterns, including weekends.

Responsibilities

• Providing personal care including bathing, toileting, dressing and help with feeding.
• Medication administration.
• Assisting and taking part in residents' daily activities and outings.
• Following care plan guidance and company policies.
• Developing an open, honest, and considerate relationship with residents.
• Attending and completing required training.

Skills

Patience

Reliability

Team player

Job description

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.

• 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
• 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
• Stream - a financial wellbeing app that enables you to: track your earnings; save with high-street beating interest rates; choose to access your earnings ahead of pay day with flexible pay; receive discounts with hundreds of retailers; learn with financial coaching and education, and much more
• 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 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 are regular social events, projects, outings and holiday breaks which everyone can get involved in and express themselves through.

Where will you work?

Chesham House, in Bitterne, Southampton, is a ten-bedroom residential home supporting men and women between 35 and 60, with mental health conditions and associated complex needs. Chesham House has its own Day Activity Coordinator who develops personalised programmes to support education and life skills, providing a range of engaging and meaningful activities, tailored to individual capabilities. There is transport for trips into town and further afield. Located on a quiet, suburban tree-lined street, Chesham House is close to local shops, educational facilities and employment opportunities. Local amenities include bowling, the cinema, and kayaking. Bitterne Leisure Centre is five minutes away, and provides a swimming pool and gym.

Only UK onsite job opportunities will be posted. This means you must already be living in the UK to be eligible for these vacancies