Social Care Worker

Southampton

Drivers prefered due to location of the home

Hours:  48

Salary:  £28,631.11 to £29,131.66 Annum (Salary based on a 48-hour contract. A higher range is offered to applicants with qualifications in health and social care)

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?

Fountain View is a large, detached home in the village of Lower Upham, between Winchester and Southampton, supporting up to six male residents of varied ages with learning disabilities, autism and associated complex needs. The home has six single bedrooms, a spacious lounge, dining room and a large kitchen and utility area, as well as an acre of safe, secure gardens. Fountain View staff work to support each person living here to help them develop personalised activity programmes, tailored to individual capabilities and interests. The home provides transport for trips and access to local leisure facilities such as bowling and the cinema, as well as community education resources.

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