Care Assistant

We Manage Jobs(WMJobs); West Midlands Combined Authority; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 23,000; Full time

Job summary

Sandwell Council is seeking dedicated Care Assistants to join their team at Fountain Court, a residential unit for individuals with dementia. The role focuses on providing personalized care, supporting residents in daily activities, and ensuring their dignity and wellbeing. Ideal candidates will have an understanding of older people's needs and effective communication skills. Flexible working hours are available, with opportunities for professional development.

Benefits

Flexible working hours

Access to local government pension scheme

Exclusive employee benefit retail discounts

Generous annual leave entitlement

Qualifications

• Good understanding of the needs of older people, especially those with dementia.
• Ability to produce clear and accurate records.

Responsibilities

• Provide person-centred care to meet the individual needs of service users.
• Support service users with everyday living skills.
• Participate in activities that maintain wellbeing.

Skills

Effective communication

Understanding of older people's needs

Job description

Sandwell Council is looking for two caring and dedicated individuals to join our team as Care Assistants. This is your chance to empower individuals in our community to live independently, with dignity and purpose, while ensuring their safety and wellbeing.

About the Role:

Fountain Court is a 16-bedded residential unit for people with dementia. The role includes providing person-centred care to meet the individual needs of the service users. You will support service users with their everyday living skills and participate in activities. The ideal candidate will have a good understanding of the needs of older people, especially those with dementia, effective communication skills, and the ability to produce clear and accurate records.

Requirements:

Provide an excellent standard of care to all service users, enabling them to lead fulfilling lives by fostering opportunities that prioritize their right to privacy, dignity, choice, and independence. Support service users in engaging in interests, maintaining wellbeing, and being part of the community.

An enhanced DBS check will be required for this role.

Working Hours:

28 hours per week and 21 hours per week. You will work a mixture of early and late shifts (7.30am – 3.00pm and 2.30pm – 10.00pm), including weekends and bank holidays on a rota pattern.

What We Offer:

• Flexible working hours to support a healthy work-life balance.
• Access to the local government pension scheme.
• Exclusive employee benefit retail discounts.
• Generous annual leave entitlement.

For an informal discussion, please contact [e-mail].

We reserve the right to close vacancies prior to their advertised date if we receive a large number of applications. Therefore, you are strongly advised to complete and return your application as soon as possible. Please refer to the supporting documents attached when completing your application.

If you have a disability and require assistance in making an application or have experienced a problem whilst applying, please contact the Resourcing Team at 0121 569 3300 or via email at [e-mail].

For more information about working for Sandwell Council, our recruitment process, and our offers to you, please visit https://www.sandwell.gov.uk/counciljobs.

Click here to find out more about our One Team Framework: Values and Behaviours.

To apply, please download the application form and return it to: [e-mail].

More information is available at https://www.sandwell.gov.uk/WeAreSandwell/asc/working-adult-social-care and https://www.sandwell.gov.uk/WeAreSandwell/council/story.

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