Hours: 48
Salary: £30,326.40 to £30,825.60 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. Choice Care is offering a number of flexible positions to fit around your needs. We have a range of working patterns to suit you.
Overview of the role
The role of the Senior Social Care Worker is to provide support and guidance to a team of social care workers, whilst ensuring the highest level of care and leading by example. You will liaise with the seniors in the home reporting any matters of concern. Experience in the care sector and a willingness to learn and expand on your previous knowledge are essential.
Key duties
* Taking the lead with supporting adults with learning disabilities and complex needs in a residential care environment
* Supervising a team and assisting with the overall management of the home
* Liaising with managers and other shift leaders
* Executing any tasks allocated in a professional, timely and accurate manner
* Supervising and sharing mealtimes with residents to encourage a positive attitude towards food and dining
* Assisting residents in their daily activities whether this be in or away from the home
* Using your initiative when supporting residents during their activities and with day-to-day tasks
Personal attributes
Being patient, reliable, flexible, a team player and a good communicator are key characteristics of a successful Senior 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 - 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
* Christmas bonus - vouchers for all staff members
* Life insurance
* Annual staff awards
* Complex in-house training
* A paid day off on your birthday
* Free monthly prize draw
* 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 and receive optional pay advances
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, built on trust and the promise of unconditional care.
Where will you work?
Boxgrove House is a large, detached home supporting up to 11 residents of varying ages with moderate to severe learning disabilities, autism, sensory impairments and associated complex needs. Set in its own substantial grounds in Tilehurst, on the outskirts of Reading, the home overlooks Pangbourne Downs and is within easy walking distance of local shops and pubs.
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