Care Assistant

We Manage Jobs(WMJobs); West Midlands; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A local care provider in the West Midlands is seeking a Care Assistant to support vulnerable adults at Tiled House. You will provide high-quality care, support people in crisis, and ensure their dignity and personalisation in care. The role requires commitment to safeguarding and a genuine desire to help. Contract hours vary with set rotas, and you must be eligible to work in the UK.

Benefits

Training provided during induction

Enhancements for weekends and bank holidays

Qualifications

• Demonstrate enthusiasm, compassion and a genuine desire to support vulnerable adults.
• Be eligible to work in the UK.
• Commitment to safeguarding and welfare of vulnerable adults.

Responsibilities

• Support vulnerable adults at Tiled House to lead independent lives.
• Deliver high quality care, including assistance with physical needs.
• Communicate effectively and maintain accurate records.

Skills

Effective communication skills

Compassion for vulnerable adults

Recording abilities

Job description

Overview

Post: Care Assistant – We have 8 various permanent posts available.

Location: Tiled House, 200 Tiled House Lane, Pensnett, Brierley Hill, DY5 4LE

Salary: Grade 4 £12.85 to £13.05 per hour.

Details

Hours of Work:

28 Hours x2; 27 Hours; 26 Hours; 23 Hours; 21 Hours x2; 19.5 Hours

Location: Tiled House Intermediate Care Service, an integrated care facility with on-site health professionals.

Hours are on a set rota including alternative weekends and bank holidays, with enhancements paid. Hours of work are between 7:30am to 9:30pm, depending on rota pattern and service needs.

Responsibilities

• Support vulnerable adults at Tiled House to lead as independent a life as possible.
• Support people in crisis or following hospital admission and ensure they receive the correct support to meet their needs.
• Plan and provide person-centred care that promotes respect, dignity and personalisation.
• Deliver high quality care to service users, including assistance with physical and personal needs and, if required, administration of medication.
• Communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing, and maintain accurate records. Work as a member of a team.

Requirements and Qualifications

• Demonstrate enthusiasm, compassion and a genuine desire to support vulnerable adults.
• Effective communication skills and good recording abilities.
• Be eligible to work in the UK. This employer does not offer sponsorship.
• Commitment to safeguarding and welfare of vulnerable adults; successful medical clearance and enhanced DBS check required.

Training and Development

• Relevant mandatory training provided during induction period, including online training.

Benefits and Conditions

• Contract hours on a set rota with weekend and bank holiday enhancements.
• Careful adherence to right to work in the UK requirements.

Eligibility and Applications

If you have questions regarding the role, please contact Debbie Warren at 01384 813425 or email [e-mail]. Note: previous applicants need not apply.

Your personal data will be anonymised when you apply to comply with our anonymisation process. Ensure you remove your name and date of birth from attachments prior to upload.

Online application forms will be accepted for this vacancy. Online facilities for jobs are available at public libraries within the Dudley Borough.

All applicants must provide documentation proving right to work in the UK. Dudley MBC does not offer sponsorship for candidates without the Right to Work in the UK.

If you require support completing an online or paper application form or interview techniques, contact Dudley Adult and Community Learning on 01384 818 143 or [e-mail]. For assistance due to disability, contact the HR Resourcing Team via [e-mail].

If you experience a problem while applying, visit the WM Jobs Help Page at help.wmjobs.co.uk; if unresolved, contact the HR Resourcing Team at [e-mail].

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N.B. We reserve the right to close this vacancy prior to the advertised date if a large number of applications is received.

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Attachments

• Care Assistant - Job Description - May 24 completed.docx
• Care Assistant - Person Spec - 09.07.25.docx
• Employee Benefits List.pdf