Social Care Worker

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

Job summary

A leading care provider in the UK seeks a dedicated Social Care Worker for its Reading location. This role involves providing personal care, assisting residents with daily activities, and maintaining care records. Candidates should be patient, reliable, and flexible. Comprehensive training will be provided. In return, you’ll benefit from a supportive work environment, ongoing professional development, and numerous perks such as sick pay and holiday entitlement. If you’re looking for a fulfilling career where you can make a difference, we want to hear from you.

Benefits

Holiday entitlement starting from 28 days

Sick pay entitlement

Employee Assistance Programme

Refer a Friend scheme

Training for career development

Christmas bonus

Life insurance

Paid day off on your birthday

Qualifications

• Must have strong communication skills.
• Be a flexible team player.
• Experience in providing personal care is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide personal care, including bathing and dressing.
• Administer medication as required.
• Assist residents in daily activities and outings.
• Maintain written daily records.

Skills

Patience

Reliability

Communication

Team player

Flexibility

Education

No formal education required

Job description

Hours:36

Salary:£12.25 to £12.25Hour

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 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 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.

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 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-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.

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 willyou work?

Parkview is a large, detached house registered to provide support for nine men and women with moderate to severe learning disabilities, autism, multiple disabilities and associated complex needs. The home is located opposite a large park in the middle of Tilehurst village, two miles from Reading town centre. The home has a dedicated day services building set in the large grounds, which provides areas for sensory stimulation and relaxation, arts and crafts activities, music therapy, and an education room with computer facilities. Current residents range from their mid-twenties to early fifties, with a mix of quiet and lively personalities. Experienced and passionate staff provide 24-hour care and support, assisted by Choice Care’s in-house Positive Behavioural Support Team. In addition, the home has its own transport for local travel and regular leisure, recreational and educational trips.