Social Care Worker

October 14, 2024

Choice Care Group

Caversham

FULL TIME

Hours: 40
Salary: £24,024 to £24,440 Annum (Salary based on a 40-hour contract. A higher range is offered to applicants with qualifications in health and social care)
*Please note that the pay rate for successful applicants under the age of 21 may be slightly lower, starting at £10.52ph in accordance with legal provisions for minimum wage differences based on age. This is reflective of the statutory guidance and is not indicative of the value we believe each team member brings to our company.*
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?
Carisbrooke is a large, detached, suburban property, registered to support up to six men and women of varying ages with severe learning disabilities, autism and associated complex needs. The home is located just a few minutes away from Caversham village, near to local shops and within easy reach of Reading town centre. Carisbrooke provides individualised 24-hour care within a safe and attractive environment, a bespoke programme of activities to promote ongoing personal development, and the involvement of our in-house Positive Behaviour Support Team to support the residents' emotional and behavioural needs. Residents enjoy visits to the cinema, local restaurants and pubs, cycling, and swimming. The home has its own transport for leisure, recreational and educational activities in the community.

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