Social Care Worker

Choice Care; Swindon; On-site; Full time

Job summary

Choice Care is seeking a dedicated Social Care Worker to provide essential support to residents with learning disabilities and autism. The role offers comprehensive training, flexible working patterns, and a chance to make a significant difference in people's lives. Join a leading provider with over 30 years of experience and enjoy a variety of benefits, including a competitive salary, holiday entitlement, and opportunities for professional development.

Benefits

Starting holiday entitlement of 28 days, including Bank Holidays

Sick pay entitlement

Employee Assistance Programme for health and wellbeing support

Refer a Friend scheme: earn £500 for recruiting a friend

Anniversary vouchers: £75 after 5 years, £100 after 10 years, £150 after 15 years

Christmas vouchers

Life insurance

Annual staff awards, with winners receiving up to £400

In-house training programs for career development

A paid day off on your birthday

Monthly prize draw with three winners receiving £500 each

Blue Light Card eligibility

Reimbursement for prescription costs and free feminine hygiene products during shifts

Wagestream financial health app for managing earnings and savings

Qualifications

• Essential qualities include patience, reliability, flexibility, teamwork, and good communication skills.
• Willingness to engage in training and personal development.

Responsibilities

• Providing personal care including bathing, toileting, and dressing.
• Administering medication and engaging in daily activities.
• Maintaining daily written records and following care plans.

Skills

Patience

Reliability

Flexibility

Teamwork

Communication

Education

Adult Care Worker Level 2

Lead Adult Care Worker Level 3

Job description

Job Description for Social Care Worker

Hours: 48/36

Salary: £12.25 per hour

The role involves shift work and weekends on a rota basis. Do you need more flexibility? At Choice Care, we understand the importance of personal commitments, which is why we offer a variety of flexible positions to fit your needs. We have different working patterns available; contact us to see how we can assist you.

Overview of the role

Whether you are new to social care or have previous experience, we welcome your application. We provide comprehensive training and mentorship to develop your skills. All in-house training is free, and we offer a clear career path from day one. Your work will make a significant difference in people's lives, and you will have opportunities for days out, trips, and activities that promote safety, happiness, and fulfillment for those we support.

Key duties

• Providing personal care, including bathing, toileting, dressing, and assistance with feeding
• Administering medication
• Engaging in residents' daily activities, hobbies, or outings
• Following care plans and company policies
• Building honest and considerate relationships with residents
• Maintaining daily written records
• Attending and completing required training

Personal Attributes

Patience, reliability, flexibility, teamwork, and good communication skills are essential qualities for a successful Social Care Worker.

Benefits

• Learning Academy: Adult Care Worker Level 2 and Lead Adult Care Worker Level 3 qualifications
• Starting holiday entitlement of 28 days, including Bank Holidays
• Sick pay entitlement
• Employee Assistance Programme for health and wellbeing support
• Refer a Friend scheme: earn £500 for recruiting a friend
• Anniversary vouchers: £75 after 5 years, £100 after 10 years, £150 after 15 years
• Christmas vouchers
• Life insurance
• Annual staff awards, with winners receiving up to £400
• In-house training programs for career development
• A paid day off on your birthday
• Monthly prize draw with three winners receiving £500 each
• Blue Light Card eligibility
• Reimbursement for prescription costs and free feminine hygiene products during shifts
• Wagestream financial health app for managing earnings and savings

*Minimum service periods and funding eligibility may apply to some benefits.

Who are we?

Choice Care is a leading UK provider of residential care for people with learning disabilities, autism, and mental health conditions, with over 30 years of experience. We boast some of the highest CQC ratings and are recognized as one of the Top 100 Apprenticeship Employers for consecutive years.

Our homes are like family environments, emphasizing trust, unconditional care, and building positive relationships. We focus on living life to the fullest with activities, social events, outings, and holidays tailored to individual preferences.

Where will you work?

Hurst House, located in Swindon, supports up to 10 residents with learning disabilities, autism, and complex needs. The home offers various educational and leisure activities, including arts, music, walks, and social events, with easy access to public transport and its own vehicle for community outings.