Job Description

Hours: 48
Salary: 312.25 to 312.25 Hour
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 thats 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 peoples lives, but youll 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.
Please note that this is a temporary position due to maternity cover
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 3500 when you recruit a friend to Choice Care
• Choiceversary - staff receive vouchers of 375 after 5 years, 3100 after 10 years and 3150 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 3400 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 3500 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 UKs leading residential care providers for people with learning disabilities, autism and mental health conditions. With over 30 years experience, were 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, theyre 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 theres 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?
Hazeldene is made up of two adjacent properties on a quiet, residential street, two miles from the centre of Reading. One property provides support for up to six residents with learning disabilities, autism and associated mental health conditions and complex needs, while the other is specifically designed to support up to four people with a similar profile who are preparing to move on to more independent living. Hazeldene, in an urban setting with excellent public transport links, is an ideal place for residents to build their self-confidence and independence skills, and to access a range of local educational, vocational and leisure opportunities. Residents enjoy arts and crafts, music sessions, cycling, swimming, drama, trampolining, bowling, a weekly disco and regular trips to the nearby Thames Valley Adventure Park.
EL000