Bank Housing and Care Assistant

Wrekin Housing Group; Oswestry; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading housing and care provider as a vital team member at Ashwood, where you will support individuals over 55 in a caring, compassionate environment. This role offers opportunities for professional development and a chance to make a meaningful impact in the community.

Benefits

Continuous professional development

Enhanced maternity leave

Free onsite parking

Paid Carer’s leave

Access to comprehensive training platform

Discounted tickets to popular destinations

Discounts and cashback via Rainly app

Blue Light Discount

Employee Assistance Programme

Cycle to work scheme

Qualifications

• Caring, compassionate, and possess good communication skills.
• Committed to delivering quality care and support services.

Responsibilities

• Promote inclusivity, individuality, and independence for tenants.
• Support tenants in exploring their interests.

Skills

Caring

Compassion

Communication

Courage

Commitment

Job description

Are you seeking a new challenge that lets you shine with your caring and compassionate nature? If you are looking to build a meaningful career rather than just finding your next job, we would love to hear from you!

About Ashwood:

Our Shireliving Extra Care services provide homes for people over 55 years old, who need safety, security, and reassurance with a range of care options available to meet their individual needs. Our vibrant communities within ShireLiving thrive on connection and joy, offering activities tailored to what our residents love most. Together, we create a warm, engaging environment where everyone feels valued and supported. At Ashwood, we have 61 apartments housing tenants with varying needs.

Role Overview:

Joining our team at Ashwood, rated ‘Good’ by CQC, means playing a vital role in promoting inclusivity, individuality, and independence by respectfully supporting our tenants who lead active lives exploring their interests.

We are looking for individuals who:

• Caring: Place individuals at the heart of care, delivering services with empathy, dignity, respect, inclusivity, and integrity.
• Compassion: Demonstrate consideration, patience, empathy, and understanding towards others’ situations and needs.
• Communication: Listen carefully, speak clearly, and act in understandable ways.
• Courage: Be proactive in raising concerns and trying new approaches to improve quality of care.
• Commitment: Provide a positive, flexible, and proactive environment, working collaboratively to make a positive difference.

Candidate Profile:

If you are caring, compassionate, possess good communication skills, and are committed to delivering quality care and support services, this could be the perfect career opportunity for you!

Additional Details:

Further information on role responsibilities and requirements is available in the attached Job description and Person Specification.

What We Offer:

• Continuous professional development with training, coaching, and mentoring
• Enhanced maternity, shared parental, and adoption leave
• Free onsite parking
• Paid Carer’s leave
• Access to comprehensive training platform
• Discounted tickets to popular destinations and other rewards
• Discounts and cashback via Rainly app
• Blue Light Discount
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Cycle to work scheme

Our Inclusive Culture:

The Wrekin Housing Group is committed to supporting all employees. We foster an inclusive environment where everyone can be themselves and participate in networks such as LGBTQ+ groups, disability initiatives, and more.

About Us:

We are one of the West Midlands’ largest housing and care providers, with over 33,000 homes and a bold future vision. We aim to create places people are proud to call home.

Our Behaviours:

• Own it – make it happen
• Improve it – move things forward
• Live it – show understanding and compassion

Join Us:

We’re building something special and need talented people to help lead the way. There’s never been a better time to join us and make a real difference.

About ShireLiving:

ShireLiving offers the perfect lifestyle for over 55s seeking a hassle-free, comfortable, and secure retirement, supporting residents’ personal development and independence.

Recruitment Process:

To apply, click the apply button and complete the values-based screening questions. Successful candidates will be contacted to discuss the next steps.

Additional Requirements:

This role requires an Enhanced DBS Check.

The location of the job can be viewed on the map provided.

• Job Reference: wrekinhousinggroup/TP/751/202