Social Care Worker

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

Job summary

A leading care provider in Wales is seeking a Social Care Worker to join their team at Nant Leiros. This role offers comprehensive training to develop skills while providing essential support to individuals with complex needs, emphasizing personal care and community activities. With a commitment to staff development and a nurturing environment, the position offers competitive pay and valuable benefits.

Benefits

Learning Academy - care qualifications for all staff

28 days holiday including Bank Holidays

Employee Assistance Programme

Refer a Friend scheme - earn £500

Anniversary vouchers

Christmas vouchers

Life insurance

Annual staff awards

In-house training and management development programs

Paid day off on your birthday

Monthly prize draw

Qualifications

• No prior experience needed; training provided.
• Willingness to undertake care qualifications and training.

Responsibilities

• Providing personal care including bathing, toileting, and feeding.
• Medication administration and support for daily activities.
• Building relationships and maintaining records.

Skills

Patience

Reliability

Flexibility

Teamwork

Good Communication

Job description

Hours: 36/48

Salary: £12.95 per hour

Care Without Compromise, a Choice Care sister company in Wales, supports people with learning disabilities, autism, mental health conditions, and associated complex needs. With its own clinical team, Care Without Compromise has expertise in understanding and supporting individuals with challenging behaviours. Specialist therapeutic services are integrated into the daily, person-centred support offered to the people we support, enabling them to progress towards a more meaningful and enjoyable daily life.

Staff are fully trained in Positive Behavioural Support and are encouraged to develop their skills and career with the company, providing consistency and stability in the services.

The role involves shift work and weekends on a rota basis. Do you need more flexibility? We understand how hard it can be to find a job that fits personal commitments, which is why Care Without Compromise offers a range of flexible positions to suit your needs. Get in touch to see how we can help.

Overview of the role

Whether you are new to social care or have experience, we welcome your application. We will train and mentor you to become a highly skilled professional. All our in-house training is free, and we set a clear career path from day one. You will make a significant difference in people's lives and enjoy activities, trips, and outings that ensure those we support are safe, happy, and fulfilled.

Key duties

• Providing personal care, including bathing, toileting, dressing, and feeding assistance
• Medication administration
• Supporting 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 training as required

Personal Attributes

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

Benefits

• Learning Academy - care qualifications for all staff
• Holiday entitlement starting from 28 days, inclusive of Bank Holidays
• Employee Assistance Programme for health and wellbeing support
• Refer a Friend scheme - earn £500 when you recruit a friend
• Anniversary vouchers - £75 after 5 years, £100 after 10 years, £150 after 15 years
• Christmas vouchers for all staff
• Life insurance
• Annual staff awards, with winners receiving £400
• In-house training and management development programs
• A paid day off on your birthday
• Monthly prize draw - three winners of £500 each, tax-free
• Blue Light Card eligibility
• Wagestream app for financial wellbeing

*Some benefits are subject to minimum service periods and funding eligibility.

Who are we?

Care Without Compromise is a leading provider of support for people with complex needs in Wales, with nearly 15 years of experience and full CIW compliance.

Our services are like a second family, emphasizing trust, care, and positive relationships. We focus on living life to the fullest through daily activities, social events, outings, and holidays tailored to individual preferences.

Where will you work?

Nant Leiros supports 7 males with challenging behaviours and complex needs in a fully updated period property with extensive grounds, located within walking distance of the town and close to Swansea and Gower.

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