Day Care Assistant

Black Country Housing Group; Kingswinford; Remote; GBP 15,000 - 21,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

28 days annual leave per year

Enhanced sick pay and family leave

Employee Assistance Programme

Pension scheme

Learning and development programme

Job summary

Black Country Housing Group is seeking a Care Assistant (Days) at New Bradley Hall in Kingswinford. You will provide compassionate personal care, assist with meals, and support residents in a dementia-friendly home.

Role includes DBS enhanced checks and a commitment to dignity and respect for residents. Contract options and hours are listed; visa sponsorship is not available.

Qualifications

• Experience working in a care environment or similar.
• NVQ Level 2 in Adult Health and Social Care or equivalent (or willing to work towards).
• Basic understanding of CQC Fundamental Standards and compliance.
• Understanding of the individual rights of older people and how these can be promoted in and out of the home.
• Understanding of care plans, risk assessment, medications, etc.
• Knowledge of supporting people with Dementia and age-related illnesses (Desirable).

Responsibilities

• To provide the highest level of personal care (toileting, bathing etc.) and attention to residents, following individual care plans carefully and ensuring that all contact is polite, friendly, warm, and supportive.
• To act as a key worker for residents, ensuring that these responsibilities are carried out in full (as defined in the training manual and care plan).
• To understand and comply with all statutory and legal requirements including health & safety and the health & social care act to maintain a safe environment.
• To be alert to resident’s safety and well‑being, reporting changes to a senior on duty and maintaining resident records.
• To respect and maintain confidentiality of resident’s personal information.
• To be understanding and patient, encouraging residents to participate in leisure activities.
• To make and change beds, tidy rooms, undertake light cleaning and laundry duties.
• To serve meals and drinks and assist residents who need help to eat and drink.

Skills

Care environment experience

Understanding of care plans

Understanding of risk assessment

Understanding of medications

CQC awareness

Education

NVQ Level 2 in Adult Health and Social Care

Job description

Care Assistant (Days)

Contract: x3 available

x1 17.5 hours per week

x1 31.5 hours per week

x1 Maternity Cover (28 hours)

Location: New Bradley Hall, Compton Drive, Kingswinford, DY6 9NS

Salary:£13.12 per hour

Overview: At Black Country Housing Group, we are committed to providing exceptional care and support to our residents, with a strong emphasis on respect, dignity, and individual rights. We believe in creating a warm, friendly, and inclusive environment where everyone feels valued and appreciated.

New Bradley Hall is a purpose built, dementia friendly home, offering the highest quality of residential care in a stylish and homely environment. The home provides 66 en-suite rooms across three floors, all furnished to the highest standard. There are a range of lounges and quiet rooms, so that individuals are able to enjoy a varied lifestyle. Within the home there is also a purpose built cinema room, on-site hairdressing facilities and a café area. Our aim is to provide the right care, tailored to meet residents’ individual needs and preferences. We want to support residents to maximise their independence.

We are now looking for a Care Assistant to join our dedicated team and make a real difference in the lives of our residents.

Please note that this post is subject to a full disclosure and barring service (DBS) enhanced check which will be undertaken as part of pre-employment checks and we are unable to accept applications from anyone who requires visa sponsorship.

Job Description

• To provide the highest level of personal care (toileting, bathing etc.) and attention to residents, following individual care plans carefully and ensuring that all contact is polite, friendly, warm, and supportive.
• To act as a key worker for residents, ensuring that these responsibilities are carried out in full (as defined in the training manual and care plan).
• To understand and comply with all statutory and legal requirements which are relevant such as health & safety, and the health & social care act, to maintain a safe environment throughout the home.
• To always be alert to resident’s safety, physical and mental well‑being, immediately reporting any changes in a resident’s condition to a senior person on duty, and to accurately maintain and update residents’ records as required.
• To respect and maintain confidentiality of resident’s personal information at all times, this includes resident’s behaviour and actions and any incidents that may occur during day‑to‑day care.
• Be understanding and patient towards residents and their needs, and encourage, assist, and support residents to participate in leisure activities as appropriate to the individual, ensuring their social and emotional needs are met.
• Responsible for making and changing beds, tidying resident’s rooms (with the resident’s permission) undertaking light cleaning and laundry duties as needed and generally assisting in ensuring that the Home is kept clean, pleasant, and welcoming at all times.
• Helping to serve meals and drinks at mealtimes and other times when required, taking care to present meals and refreshments in an attractive way, with polite and courteous service. Also, to provide the appropriate level of support and help for residents who need assistance to eat and drink.

Person Specification

Essential

• Experience working in a care environment or similar.
• NVQ Level 2 in Adult Health and Social Care or equivalent (or willing to work towards).
• Basic understanding of CQC Fundamental Standards and compliance.
• Understanding of the individual rights of older people and how these can be promoted in and out of the home.
• Understanding of care plans, risk assessment, medications, etc.

Desirable

• Knowledge of supporting people with Dementia and age-related illnesses.

Benefits

• 28 days annual leave per year.
• Enhanced sick pay and family leave policies.
• Staff recognition scheme, 100% annual attendance reward and annual pay review.
• Access to an Employee Assistance Programme which provides free, confidential support in health, wellbeing, financial and legal matters.
• Access to a virtual GP and various wellbeing events and activities throughout the year.
• Enrolment into a life assurance programme and access to anattractive contributory pension scheme.
• A broad learning and development programme to support your continuous professional development.

About Us

With over 2,200 homes across the Black Country and Birmingham, as well as a purpose-built residential care home and supported living schemes, we are deeply committed to supporting our local communities. Through our career development, training, and employment services, we help individuals achieve their aspirations.

Since our founding in 1974, we’ve significantly expanded both the number of homes we manage and the range of housing-related services we provide. Each year, we positively impact the lives of thousands of customers.

At Black Country Housing Group, our values are more than just words—they shape the way we operate and how our colleagues interact daily. We’re dedicated to the growth and well‑being of our team, earning Gold recognition from Investors in People. We are also honoured to have received the Gold Award from the Armed Forces Covenant for our ongoing support of veterans and their families.

As a Disability Confident Employer, we continuously strive to create a more inclusive workplace. We are proud to promote equal opportunities and welcome applications from all backgrounds, including those of different ages, disabilities, genders, sexual orientations, races, religions, and marital statuses.