Care Assistant

Additional Resources; Redditch; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

A well-established care provider in Redditch is seeking a Care Assistant to support young adults with complex disabilities. This full-time role offers a salary of £29,900 plus overtime. Responsibilities include personal care, encouraging independence, and maintaining a safe environment. Applicants should have relevant experience, English proficiency, and a valid UK driving licence. Competitive salary and benefits provided.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Company Pension

On-site parking

Casual dress

Training and development

Qualifications

• Experience as a Care Assistant or in a similar role.
• Proficiency in English for communication and record-keeping.
• Valid UK driving licence.
• Right to work in the UK without sponsorship.

Responsibilities

• Assisting residents with personal care routines.
• Encouraging independence in decision-making.
• Accompanying residents to health appointments.
• Contributing to record-keeping.
• Providing support with finances and budgeting.
• Supporting social engagement and leisure participation.
• Maintaining equipment and living spaces.

Skills

Care experience

English proficiency

Communication skills

Decision-making support

Education

Health & Social Care degree

Job description

Overview

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Care Assistant to join a well-established provider of specialist residential care, supporting young adults with complex physical and learning disabilities in a unique, countryside-based setting.

As a Care Assistant, you will be supporting residents in their daily lives while working closely with senior staff to deliver high-quality, person-centred care.

This full-time, permanent role offers a salary of £29,900 including 6 sleep-in shifts and benefits plus overtime at £12.54 hourly rate with additional sleep-ins paid at £90 per night. The role includes working 35 hours per week, including 6 sleep-in shifts (10pm - 7:30am).

Responsibilities

• Assisting residents with personal care routines in line with tailored care plans.
• Encouraging decision-making and independence in accordance with relevant care standards.
• Accompanying residents to health appointments and community-based activities.
• Contributing to accurate and timely record-keeping.
• Providing support with daily finances and budgeting.
• Supporting social engagement and leisure participation.
• Ensuring equipment and living spaces are well-maintained and safe.
• Acting in accordance with safeguarding principles and health & safety procedures.

What we are looking for

• Previously worked as a Residential Support Worker, Support Worker, Keyworker, Care worker, Care Practitioner, Therapeutic Practitioner, Care Assistant or in a similar role.
• Ideally, you will have prior care experience, but we also welcome applications from recent Health & Social Care graduates.
• Proficiency in the English language for communication and record keeping.
• Must have valid UK driving licence.
• Must hold right to work without sponsorship.

What’s on offer

• Competitive salary
• Company Pension
• On-site parking
• Casual dress
• Training and development

This is a fantastic opportunity for a Care Assistant to step into a rewarding role with real impact.

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