Care Assistant

We Manage Jobs(WMJobs); Birmingham; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player seeks compassionate Care Assistants to provide essential support in residential care settings. This role involves working closely with residents and their families to ensure their dignity, privacy, and emotional needs are met. You will be part of a dedicated team in a fast-paced environment, helping residents enjoy meaningful activities and support their rehabilitation journeys. With a commitment to inclusivity and support, this opportunity offers a rewarding experience in making a difference in the lives of those in need. If you are passionate about care and looking for a fulfilling role, this position is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Experience in personal care and support for residents.
• Ability to work collaboratively with care teams and families.

Responsibilities

• Ensure residents' safety, happiness, and health in care settings.
• Assist in rehabilitation programs under supervision of senior staff.

Skills

Personal Care

Communication Skills

Teamwork

Empathy

Education

Completion of COVID-19 vaccination course

Job description

Care Assistant

Fixed Term Contract initially for 3 months

Grade 2 £24,027-£25,992 Consultation grade - subject to formal evaluation under the Pay Equity Review

Working 36.5 hours per week

Location of posts:

• Residential and Enhanced Assessment units at Kenrick Care Centre in Harborne
• Residential unit at Perry Tree Care Centre in Perry Common
• Residential unit and Enhanced Assessment units at Ann Marie Howes Care Centre in Sheldon

Residential Units at each centre consist of 32 beds and provide services to citizens who need long-term care and support. These units offer personal care and bespoke meaningful activities for the residents, celebrating festive seasons with citizens and their families.

In Perry Tree Care Centres, staff and residents jointly care for animals including ducks, rabbits, chickens, and cats, along with fish tanks filled with colorful fish.

At Anne Marie Howes and Kenrick, residents enjoy beautiful gardens and water features. The Enhanced Assessment (EAB) unit at Kenrick accommodates citizens who are medically fit but need ongoing rehabilitation before returning home from hospitals.

The rehabilitation programmes at EAB are supported by care assistants under the supervision of senior care staff and therapists. This 32-bedded service has a high turnover of referrals from hospitals in the city, with a short-term length of stay. The EAB team consists of Care Staff, Occupational Therapists, Physio Therapists, Social Workers, and district nurses who work in a fast-paced environment to support hospital discharges.

The Enhanced Assessment (EAB) unit at Anne Marie Howes consists of 8 beds with similar practices to Kenrick EAB. The main role and responsibilities of a care assistant in both residential and EAB units include working closely with colleagues, residents, and their families to ensure citizens are safe, happy, and healthy. The dignity, privacy, emotional, and psychological needs of our residents are paramount, and as a care assistant, you are expected to ensure these elements are achieved successfully.

Due to the nature of this job, staff are required to work on a rota that includes late and early shifts, weekends, and bank holidays.

Government legislation requires anyone entering, working, or volunteering in a Care Quality Commission (CQC) registered care home in England for residents requiring nursing or personal care to have completed a course of an authorized COVID-19 vaccine and provide proof, unless they have a medical exemption or are under 18. You will be required to provide proof of COVID-19 vaccination status or medical exemption to the recruiting manager as part of the interview process, and if you are the successful candidate, as part of pre-employment checks.

For any informal inquiries please contact: [e-mail]

You must upload a Supporting Statement via the attachments part of your application. This is required for shortlisting; you need to describe how your experience and skills fit the essential criteria for the role as specified in the Person Specification. If you do not attach your Supporting Statement, your application will not be considered.

Birmingham City Council is an accredited Disability Confident Leader employer, and we are committed to employing, retaining, and developing all of our people.

We want to ensure your recruitment journey with us is positive and equitable, so please let us know if there are any reasonable adjustments, additional support, accessibility needs, or if there is any way in which we can support you through your application.

Closing date 20th February 2025 at 23.59.

Ref: BCC2582

We welcome applications from people with caring responsibilities, and flexible working options will be considered.

A Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check will be undertaken.

Proof of Right to work in the UK will be required for all applicants in accordance with UK Home Office requirements, before any employment offer can be confirmed.

Non-UK applicants (excluding Ireland) would be required to hold a relevant Visa from the UK Visas and Immigration (UKVI).