Hours: Ad-hoc as required Hourly Rate: £11.55-£11.75 per hour (A higher range is offered to applicants with qualifications in health and social care) Please note that the pay rate for successful applicants under the age of 21 may be slightly lower, starting at £10.52ph in accordance with legal provisions for minimum wage differences based on age. This is reflective of the statutory guidance and is not indicative of the value we believe each team member brings to our company. 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. A Bank Social Care Worker role could be just the job for you. Overview of the role Whether you are new to the industry or have come from a social care background, we welcome your application. as you'll be provided with in-house training when you start work with Choice Care. Working alongside our permanent staff team, 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 Bank Social Care Worker. What are the benefits? Refer a Friend scheme - enjoy a payment of £500 when you recruit a friend to Choice Care Christmas bonus - vouchers for all staff members 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 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 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 willl you work? Elliott House is a large, detached house in Fleet, Hampshire, five minutes’ walk from the town centre. The home provides residential support to nine men and women of varying ages with moderate to severe learning disabilities and associated complex needs. There is plenty of communal space including a large shared lounge, a dining room, kitchen and a conservatory that leads out to a safe, secure garden with a summer house. In the back garden a separate building has been adapted for sensory activities, arts and crafts, IT and computing, education and music, and also has a second lounge. A fully-equipped kitchen also allows residents to develop their food preparation and cooking skills. Elliot House is ideally situated, close to shops, pubs and local facilities, with Fleet railway station close by. It’s a lively home, with lots going on. Residents enjoy bowling, swimming, going to the cinema and the theatre, visiting social clubs and going out for meals. The home has its own transport for local travel and regular outings to the seaside and local farms and attractions. EL000