Social Care Worker

Join to apply for the Social Care Worker role at Choice Care Group.1 week ago – be among the first 25 applicants.This range is provided by Choice Care Group. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience – talk with your recruiter to learn more.Base pay rangeHours: 48Salary: £12.25 to £12.25 per hourThe role consists of shift work and weekends on a rota basis. Flexibility is offered to suit personal commitments. Choose from a range of working patterns.Overview of the roleWhether 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. We offer all in‑house training free of charge and set a career path from day one. You will make a huge difference to people’s lives, enjoy days out, trips away and many activities ensuring the people we work with are safe, happy and lead fulfilling lives.Key dutiesProviding personal care – bathing, toileting, dressing and feeding assistance.Medication administration.Assisting and engaging 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 attributesBeing patient, reliable, flexible, a team player and a good communicator are key characteristics of a successful Social Care Worker.BenefitsLearning 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 commitment to Choice Care.Christmas bonus – vouchers for all staff members.Life insurance.Annual staff awards – each winner received £400 and over 30 winners in total this year.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 – 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.Wagestream – financial health app enabling earnings tracking, savings, pay advances and discounts.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, holding among the highest CQC ratings of any 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 personality and a trust‑based, unconditional care promise. Our colleagues build close bonds with the people they care for, creating 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. Regular social events, projects, outings and holiday breaks encourage everyone to get involved and express themselves.Where will you work?Opened in 2018, Ravenna Lodge is a highly‑specified, purpose‑built residential home that supports 11 men and women with mental health conditions and associated complex needs. Residents at Ravenna enjoy a relaxed, community environment supported by staff and a Positive Behaviour Support Team to develop life skills and self‑confidence as a pathway to more independent living. Everyone has a tailored activity schedule based on individual needs and preferences. Ravenna Lodge is located north east of Andover. Both Newbury and Winchester are about 20 miles away. The service also has its own transport for visits and outings.SL000 #J-18808-Ljbffr