Choice Care Group
Social Care Worker
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Care Worker (Social Care Support) – 48 Hours Per Week
Key Details
- Hours per week: 48
- Hourly wage: £12.80 per hour
- Working pattern: Shift-based, including weekends on a rota system
- Flexibility: We proud ourselves on accommodating personal commitments with flexible working hours
About The Role
Whether you’re new to social care or have previous experience in the field, we welcome your application at Choice Care. We’ll provide comprehensive training and mentorship to help you develop into a skilled professional.
On your journey with us, you’ll not only make a meaningful difference in people’s lives but also enjoy engaging activities like days out, trips away, and tailored hobbies. Our focus is on ensuring those we support remain safe, happy, and live fulfilling lives.
Key Duties
- Provide personal care, including bathing, toileting, dressing, and meal support
- Assist with medication administration (in line with care plans)
- Engage in and help coordinate residents’ daily activities, hobbies, or community outings
- Follow care plans, company policies, and procedures
- Build rapport with residents by maintaining an open, honest, and considerate working relationship
- Document daily records rigorously
- Complete required training as necessary
Personal Attributes
Successful candidates share these qualities:
- Patient, reliable, and adaptable in a fast-paced environment
- Strong team player and outstanding communicator
Benefits
We offer a competitive and innovative benefits package, including:
- Professional development:
- Fully funded qualifications: Adult Care Worker Level 2 and Lead Adult Care Worker Level 3
- Work-life balance:
- Holiday entitlement: 28 days (inclusive of Bank Holidays)
- Competitive sick pay
- Paid time off on your birthday
- Wellbeing support:
- Employee Assistance Programme, offering health and wellbeing resources
- Refer a Friend scheme (earn £500 per successful referral)
- Choiceversary vouchers (£75 after 5 years, £100 after 10 years, £150 after 15 years)
- Christmas bonus vouchers for all staff
- Life insurance (cover)
- Annual staff awards (won by over 30 colleagues in 2023, £400 each)
- Free access to our Advanced & Foundation Management Development Programmes
- Practical extras:
- Entry to a monthly prize draw (randomly selected three £500 tax-free prizes)
- Blue Light Card eligibility
- Free HRT prescription & menstrual hygiene product reimbursement
- Wagestream app for financial health tools:
- Automatic savings, optional pay advances
- Discount vouchers (retail partnerships)
- Financial education & support
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Who We Are
Choice Care is a leader in residential care for individuals with learning disabilities, autism, and complex mental health needs, recognised nationally for its excellence in best practice and strong CQC ratings.
Our homes transcend traditional care settings—they act as warm, family-like communities. All members are integrated into the bustling, supportive culture, with a strong emphasis on trust and belonging. Colleagues form enduring bonds with those they support, fostering positive relationships that cultivate confidence and independence.
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Our approach prioritises fulfilling lives, celebrating individuality through tailored daily activities, social events, projects, community outings, and holiday breaks. Whether through art, music, tech time, or team sports, every Choice Care home is alive with purpose and joy.
Where You’ll Work
Sunnyside House
Located in Birdwood, near the Forest of Dean, this detached country home with scenic gardens offers residential support for up to 11 men and women who live with learning disabilities, autism, and associated complex needs.
- Community vibe: Warm, sociable, and deeply rooted in a family culture
- In-house enrichment:
- A Day Activities Coordinator develops tailored programmes based on personal interests and capabilities
- New activity suite featuring:
- Entertainment centric equipment: Flat-screen TV, computers, electric keyboards, guitars, musical instruments.
- Recreation & social space: Pool table, bingo machine, live music systems.
- Assessment & skills classroom: Arts, crafts, and quiet focus rooms.
- Vehicles available to support outings, activities, and community integration
- Lifestyle experience: Diverse residents (varying ages); lively engagement through hobbies, achievements, and shared adventures.
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