Care Assistant Nights

We Manage Jobs(WMJobs); Rowley Regis; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Sandwell Council is seeking a Night Care Assistant to join Willow Gardens Extra Care Services in Rowley Regis. The role focuses on night-time care to support residents, ensuring safety, wellbeing and independence in a 90-flat Extra Care scheme.

The position requires compassion, reliability and the ability to work night shifts, with mandatory training and safeguarding responsibilities. DBS check applies; salary band provided.

Qualifications

• Experience of caring for or supporting older people.
• Compassionate, person-centred care approach.
• Good verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Committed to high standards of care and safeguarding.
• Willingness to undertake mandatory training and relevant qualifications.
• Flexible to work nights, weekends and bank holidays.

Responsibilities

• Providing person-centred care and support to residents throughout the night.
• Assisting with personal care, dignity, hygiene, dressing and grooming.
• Supporting residents with eating, drinking and mobility needs.
• Administering medication in line with policies and procedures.
• Responding to emergency calls and taking appropriate action.
• Completing scheduled welfare checks and visits in residents' homes within the Extra Care scheme.
• Promoting independence, choice, equality and inclusion.
• Maintaining accurate records and effective communication with colleagues and professionals.
• Ensuring the security of the building and monitoring health and safety risks.
• Attending training, supervision sessions and team meetings as required.

Skills

Caring for older people

Compassionate care

Verbal and written communication

Teamwork

Safeguarding

Training readiness

Flexible night work

Job description

Job Title: Care Assistant (Nights)

Grade/Salary: Band C SCP 5 – 8 (£26,427 - £27,709)
Contract Type: Temporary
Hours: 35 hours per week
Location: Willow Gardens Extra Care Services, Harvest Road, Rowley Regis, B65 8FG

About the Role

We are looking for a caring, committed and reliable Night Care Assistant to join our dedicated team at Willow Gardens Extra Care Services.

Willow Gardens is an Extra Care facility providing planned care and support to people living independently within their own homes. The scheme comprises 90 self-contained flats and delivers person-centred care and support to older people, including individuals with disabilities, mental health needs and dementia. Alongside care provision, we promote social opportunities, wellbeing and community engagement across the scheme.

As a Night Care Assistant, you will play a vital role in ensuring the safety, comfort and wellbeing of our residents throughout the night. You will provide high-quality care and support, promote independence, administer medication where required, and respond appropriately to emergencies and night-time care needs. Working as part of a supportive team, you will help us deliver services that meet CQC standards and place residents at the heart of everything we do.

What You'll Be Doing

• Providing person-centred care and support to residents throughout the night.
• Assisting with personal care, dignity, hygiene, dressing and grooming.
• Supporting residents with eating, drinking and mobility needs.
• Administering medication in line with policies and procedures.
• Responding to emergency calls and taking appropriate action.
• Completing scheduled welfare checks and visits in residents' homes within the Extra Care scheme.
• Promoting independence, choice, equality and inclusion.
• Maintaining accurate records and effective communication with colleagues and professionals.
• Ensuring the security of the building and monitoring health and safety risks.
• Attending training, supervision sessions and team meetings as required.

About You

We are looking for someone who:

• Has experience of caring for or supporting older people.
• Understands the importance of providing compassionate, person-centred care.
• Has good verbal and written communication skills.
• Can work effectively both independently and as part of a team.
• Is committed to maintaining high standards of care and safeguarding.
• Is willing to undertake mandatory training and relevant qualifications.
• Is flexible and able to work nights, weekends and Bank Holidays as required.

Why Sandwell Council?

At Sandwell Council, our work has a real impact. We are proud to be a values-led organisation that supports its employees with excellent benefits, a competitive remuneration package and a strong focus on learning and development. By joining us, you'll play a key role in helping residents access the housing services and support they need whilst contributing to thriving communities across the borough.

Important Information

This post is subject to an enhanced DBS check and is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 due to the nature of the work with vulnerable adults.

Informal Enquiries

For an informal discussion about this opportunity, please contact Lorraine Skipp or Tracy Edwards on 0121 569 5816.

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, diversity and 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, backgrounds and 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 and have the opportunity to thrive. Creating an environment where colleagues feel respected, supported and able to contribute fully is central to our culture and the way we work.