Bank Social Care Worker

Choice Care Group; Cranleigh; On-site; GBP 40,000 - GBP 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading residential care provider in the UK is seeking a Bank Social Care Worker for ad-hoc night shifts. The role involves providing personal care and support to residents, including medication administration and assistance in daily activities. Applicants should be female and possess key attributes such as reliability and good communication skills. The position offers flexibility to accommodate personal commitments and comes with various benefits, including a refer-a-friend scheme and Christmas bonus.

Benefits

Refer a Friend scheme - £500 reward

Christmas bonus vouchers

Monthly prize draw - £500 prize

Blue Light Card eligibility

Financial health app access

Qualifications

• Experience in personal care is beneficial.
• Ability to work flexible hours including nights.
• Must be a female applicant due to service requirements.

Responsibilities

• Provide personal care to residents including bathing and dressing.
• Administer medication as per guidelines.
• Assist residents in daily activities and hobbies.

Skills

Patient

Reliable

Flexible

Team player

Good communicator

Job description

Hours:Ad-hoc nights as required

Hourly Rate: £12.40per hour

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. A Bank Social Care Worker role could be just the job for you.

Overview of the role

Whether you are new to the industry or have come from a social care background, we welcome your application. as you'llbe provided with in-house training when you start work with Choice Care. Working alongside our permanent staff team, 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.

Please note, this role is for Female Applicants working Nights Only, owing to the needs of the service

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 Bank Social Care Worker.

What are the benefits?

• Refer a Friend scheme - enjoy a payment of £500 when you recruit a friend to Choice Care
• Christmas bonus - vouchers for all staff members
• 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
• 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

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 thehighest CQC ratingsof any comparable organisation.

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 willl you work?

Linden Farm is a 10-bed supported living service for young adults with a diagnosis of Autism and Learning Disabilities. Located in the village of Alfold, near Cranleigh, and set in extensive grounds, the service consists of 5 individual apartments and 5 beds located in generous communal surroundings. Residents at Linden Farm engage in an extensive activities program which includes horse riding, swimming, bowling, and a range of other outdoor and indoor pursuits. They are supported by a team consisting of Social Care Workers, Activities co-ordinators and a small team of drivers. Parents and families play a pivotal role in engaging with the Linden Farm team to provide a comprehensive support structure for residents.