Care Assistant

We Manage Jobs(WMJobs); West Midlands; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 23,000; Full time

Job summary

Harvest View in Rowley Regis is seeking a motivated Reablement Care Assistant to help service users regain skills and confidence so they can return home. You will work with the Therapy and Management teams to follow person-centred plans and deliver compassionate support.

The role operates on a rota with variable contracts; early/late shifts, weekends and bank holidays. Open Morning on Friday 25 September 2026 from 9am to 12noon at Harvest View, 28 Harvest Road, Rowley Regis.

Qualifications

• NVQ/QCF/RQF Level 2 in Care or equivalent.
• Experience of working in a care setting and working to CQC standards.
• Knowledge of person-centred care practices.

Responsibilities

• Focus on reablement and reducing long-term needs.
• Promote well-being and independence.
• Reduce admissions back into hospital.
• Work as part of an Integrated workforce.

Skills

Customer service

Empathy

Prioritisation

Education

NVQ/QCF/RQF L2 in Care

Care experience

Tools

Job description

Sandwell Metropolitan Borough Council and South West Birmingham NHS Trust work in partnership to deliver high-quality short-term care and support services for local residents. We are currently seeking a motivated and organised Business Support Officer to join Harvest View, an 80-bed reablement facility located in Rowley Regis.

This is an exciting opportunity for people who have a passion for working with people and a desire to make a real difference in their lives.

About the role

As a Reablement Care Assistant you will work with the service user through their person-centred plan and treatment programme in conjunction with the Therapy team and Management team. You will work with individuals to regain their skills and confidence so that they can return home.

If you are interested in the role and would like to learn more about Harvest View, we are offering an Open Morning for candidates on Friday 25 September 2026 between 9am and 12noon. Please visit at any time during this open morning. Harvest View, 28 Harvest Road, Rowley Regis B65 8EJ.

Key responsibilities include

• Focusing on reablment and reducing long-term needs Promoting well-being and independence
• Reduce admissions back into hospital
• Work as part of a Integrated workforce
• Contributing to all aspects of the physical and emotional care needs of service users Involvement in, and promotion of, the emotional and psychological needs of service users to instil confidence by encouraging feelings of security and personal worth

We are looking for someone who

• Deliversexcellent customer service
• Cares about people and their outcomes
• Can manage competing priorities in a busy environment
• Communicates confidently with colleagues, professionals and members of the public
• Can empower individuals to reach their goals

Essential Requirements

• NVQ/QCF/RQF L2 in Care or equivalent
• Experience of working in a care setting, working to CQC standards.
• A knowledge and understanding of person centred care practices.
• Ability to work shifts, weekends, nights and Bank Holidays on a rota basis.

Working pattern

This role operates on a rota basis and includes:

Variable contracts from 17.5, 21, 24.5, 28, 31.5, 35 hours per week

You will be required to work a mixture of early, late shifts. (7am – 2.30pm and 2pm – 9.30pm) Including alternate working weekends and bank holidays on a rota pattern.

Why Sandwell Council?

At Sandwell Council, our work has a real impact. We are proud to be avalues-ledorganisation that supports its employees with excellent benefits, a competitiveremunerationpackage, and a strong focus on development. By joining us,you’llplay a key role in delivering services that make a real and lasting difference to thousands of people across the borough.

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early should a high number of applications be received. Applicants are therefore strongly encouraged to apply as soon as possible.

If you are an internal candidate and currently at risk, please let the recruiting manager know.

We place equality,diversityand inclusion at the core of who we are and how we lead, where every voice matters. At Sandwell, we recognise and value the richness that comes from diverse lived experiences, perspectives,backgroundsand identities. This diversity makes us a stronger and more effective council.

We welcome applications from all backgrounds and are committed to building a workplace where everyone feels they belong, are treated fairly, andhave the opportunity tothrive. Creating an environment where colleagues feel respected,supportedand able to contribute fully is central to our culture and the way we work. We are committed to ensuring that all applicants and employees haveequitableaccess to opportunities. Reasonable adjustments are available throughout the recruitment process and within the workplace so that everyone has the support they need to perform at their best and succeed in their role.

If you have any questions relating to equality, diversity, and inclusion, you can contact the EDI Team [e-mail].

If you wish to apply as Care Leaver or a Disability Confident candidate, please make sure tostatethis whensubmittingyour CV.

If you have a disability and require assistance in submitting your CV, please contact Julie Hunter ([e-mail])