Night Social Care Worker

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

Job summary

A leading residential care provider in the UK is looking for a Night Social Care Worker. This role includes providing personal care, administering medication, and assisting residents in daily activities. The candidate should be patient, flexible, and a reliable team player. Comprehensive training will be provided, and benefits include holiday entitlement, sick pay, and a unique rewards scheme. Join us in making a difference in the lives of those we support.

Benefits

Holiday entitlement of 28 days

Sick pay entitlement

Employee Assistance Programme

Refer a friend scheme

Birthday day off

Life insurance

Annual staff awards

Financial health app access

Qualifications

• Ability to provide personal care including bathing and feeding.
• Experience or willingness to assist in daily activities.
• Must have a compassionate approach and good communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide personal care to residents.
• Administer medications as directed.
• Engage residents in daily activities and outings.
• Maintain daily records and follow care plans.
• Attend mandatory training sessions as required.

Skills

Patient

Reliable

Flexible

Team player

Good communicator

Education

No specific degree required

Job description

Hours:36

Salary:£12.25 to £12.25 Hour

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 Careis 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 ourin-house training free of charge and set a career path for you from day one.

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 Night Social CareWorker.

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-housetraining - 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 onyour birthday
• 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
• 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 serviceperiods and apprenticeship funding eligibility applicableto 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 30years’ experience, we’re at the forefront of national best practice, with among thehighest CQC ratingsof any comparable organisation. We are also proud to be one of the Top 100 Apprenticeship Employersfor 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 areregular social events, projects, outings and holiday breaks which everyone canget involved in and express themselves through.

Where will youwork?

Little Heath Court is a bespoke service tailored to the needs of young people with autism and/or complex needs to support them in their transition to adulthood and prepare them for more independent living. Those living at Little Heath Court have access to plenty of communal space for leisure and socialising, including two lounges, a sensory room, a creative activity area, and a large garden with a trampoline and wheelchair-accessible nature trail. Close to the local village of Tilehurst, and the larger town of Reading, the location is ideal for young people looking to build their social networks and access educational and vocational opportunities. Residents enjoy a range of individual and group activities including board games, tapestry-making, reflexology, swimming, cycling, horse riding, country walks and social events like afternoon teas for visiting families. The home has its own transport for local travel and outings further afield.