Southsea jobs in Portsmouth

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.

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
• Stream – a financial wellbeing app that enables you to: track your earnings; save with high-street beating interest rates; choose to access your earnings ahead of pay day with flexible pay; receive discounts with hundreds of retailers; learn with financial coaching and education, and much more

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.

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?

Downham Lodge is an eight-bedroom residential home for men and women with mental health conditions. The home can support a wide spectrum of conditions, including personality disorder, schizophrenia and acquired brain injury. Residents are relatively independent and are able to prepare and cook their own meals with minimal staff support. The group is sociable and active, with most residents preferring to spend time in the communal areas and going out together for activities. Located in a pleasant residential area of Southsea, close to the seafront and the amenities of Portsmouth, the property has recently been completely refurbished to provide contemporary ensuite bedrooms, a shared dining room and two separate lounges, as well as a small garden. The home has an activity store containing gym equipment, a sewing machine, arts and crafts materials and two house bikes. There is also sports equipment, such as footballs and tennis rackets, that can be used at the seafront common a short walk away. Downham Lodge runs regular day trips to nearby towns and the Isle of Wight and has its own transport. It supports residents to engage with local colleges and online courses, music groups and voluntary work. The home has organised coffee mornings, Halloween parties, healthy eating events, recycling workshops, dance classes and more.

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