Hours: Ad-hoc as required
Hourly Rate: £12.80 per hour
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.
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
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?
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 will you work?
Little Heath Court is a bespoke service tailored to the needs of young people with autism and/or complex needs to support them in their transition to adulthood and prepare them for more independent living. Those living at Little Heath Court have access to plenty of communal space for leisure and socialising, including two lounges, a sensory room, a creative activity area, and a large garden with a trampoline and wheelchair-accessible nature trail. Close to the local village of Tilehurst, and the larger town of Reading, the location is ideal for young people looking to build their social networks and access educational and vocational opportunities. Residents enjoy a range of individual and group activities including board games, tapestry-making, reflexology, swimming, cycling, horse riding, country walks and social events like afternoon teas for visiting families. The home has its own transport for local travel and outings further afield.
Choice Care is one of the UK’s leading providers of specialist care and support for people with learning disabilities, autism, mental health conditions and associated complex needs. We help everyone in our care to live safe, happy, meaningful and fulfilled lives, regardless of their circumstances, where they’re valued, respected, listened to and supported, living as independently as possible.
We currently support over 600 people, many of whom face highly complex challenges. To meet their needs, we offer a comprehensive set of services, from high acuity residential care to more flexible supported living solutions. We deliver high levels of quality across all our services, carefully tailored to the specific needs of the people we support. We measure success through individual outcomes and have a proven track record of helping people to move on from a residential setting to a more independent lifestyle as their needs evolve.
Choice is a proven provider with over 25 years’ experience in specialist care. We are at the forefront of national best practice, with an outstanding reputation and amongst the highest CQC ratings of any comparable organisation in the country. We began offering services for people with learning disabilities and complex needs in 1992. Today we are one of the UK’s foremost specialist care providers, operating over 60 residential homes and a variety of supported living services across the South, South West and West Midlands.
Why not join our team of extraordinary, passionate people? Whether you’re just starting out or looking for an inspiring new challenge, Choice offers a unique opportunity to develop your career with one of the UK’s foremost specialist care providers.
