Hours: 37.5
Salary: £12.80 to £12.80 Hour
The role consists of shift work and weekends on a rota basis. If you need more flexibility we offer a range of working patterns to fit around your needs.
Overview Of The Role
Whether you are new to the industry or have a social care background, we welcome your application. We will train and mentor you to become a highly skilled professional. All in‑house training is free of charge and a career path is set from day one. You will make a huge difference to people’s lives and have opportunities for days out, trips away and many activities, ensuring those we work with are safe, happy and lead fulfilling lives.
All Support Workers must already have or commit to undertaking a Level 2 Diploma in Health and Social Care.
Key duties
- Assisting those we care for with personal care needs
- Medication administration
- Assisting and getting involved in daily activities, hobbies or outings
- Following care plan guidance alongside Company policies and procedures
- Developing an open, honest, and considerate working relationship with those we care for
- Maintaining written and electronic 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 Support Worker.
What are the benefits?
- Holiday entitlement – starting from 28 days inclusive of Bank Holidays (pro‑rated for hours that differ from the FTE)
- Employee Assistance Programme – comprehensive health and wellbeing support for staff
- Refer a Friend scheme – receive £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 commitment
- Christmas bonus – vouchers for all staff members
- Life insurance
- Annual staff awards – winners receive £400 and there were over 30 winners in total
- Complex in‑house training – Advanced Management Development Programme for managers in the making and Foundation Management Development Programme for rising stars
- A paid day off on your birthday
- Free monthly prize draw – all frontline care colleagues automatically enter, 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 while on shift
- Stream – a financial wellbeing app for tracking earnings, saving with high‑street rates, accessing earnings ahead of payday, discounts with retailers, financial coaching and education
- Minimum service periods 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 of experience, we are at the forefront of national best practice and have among the highest CQC ratings of any comparable organisation. Our homes are more than a place to live – they’re like a second family with a close knit community, trust and unconditional care. Colleagues build enduring, positive relationships that build confidence and self‑esteem.
In every home we emphasize living life to the full and having fun, with purposeful daily activities, regular social events, projects, outings and holiday breaks. Everyone gets involved and can express themselves.
Where will you work?
We provide flexible, individually tailored supported living services for people with autism, learning disabilities and associated complex needs. Support packages range from a few hours a day to help with independent living skills and community resources, up to full‑time 24‑7 specialist care. We work closely with local authority commissioners, care professionals and accommodation providers to support people in achieving independent living while still receiving the care and assistance they need. Supported living is highly personalised, structured around requirements, capabilities and preferences.
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