Home Care Assistant

WMJobs; Brierley Hill; On-site; GBP 13,000 - 19,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relevant training provided

Weekend and bank holiday enhancements

Job summary

A local authority in the UK is seeking a compassionate Home Care Assistant to provide support to vulnerable adults in the Brierley Hill area. Working 26.25 hours per week, you will be responsible for delivering person-centred care, ensuring patients' needs are met following hospital visits. The role requires strong communication skills and teamwork, along with flexibility to work varying hours, including weekends. A driving license is essential. Relevant training will be provided.

Qualifications

• Passionate about supporting vulnerable adults in the community.
• Ability to work flexible hours, including weekends and bank holidays.
• Driving license and access to a vehicle.
• Effective verbal and written communication with good recording skills.

Responsibilities

• Support individuals in crisis or at times of ill health.
• Deliver high-quality care respecting dignity and personalization.
• Administer medication as required.
• Complete accurate documentation and reports.

Skills

Effective communication

Teamwork

Medication administration

Care for vulnerable adults

Tools

Driving licence

Vehicle for work

Job description

Dudley Metropolitan Borough Council

Position Details

Post: Home Care Assistant – 10 permanent posts available

Hours: 26.25 contract hours per week.

Salary: Grade 5

Location: Brierley Hill Health and Social Care Centre or various locations across Dudley borough

We have excellent opportunities to work within the Assessment and Independence on Urgent Care Services and Dudley Short Term Assessment and Reablement team.

Role Overview

We are looking for passionate, caring people with a genuine desire to support our vulnerable adults in the community and enable them to lead as independent as possible. The role will require supporting people in crisis or at times of ill health following a hospital visit and ensuring they go home with the correct support to meet their needs. You will work with colleagues to plan and provide person‑centred care that promotes respect, dignity and personalization. We expect Home Care Assistants to ensure high‑quality care is delivered to service users, helping with their physical and personal needs including the administration of medication, if required.

You will also need to be an effective communicator both verbally and in writing, with excellent recording skills, and work as a member of a team. Relevant mandatory training will be provided during the induction period.

As a Home Care Assistant you will work 26.25 contract hours per week on a set rota which includes weekends and some bank holidays, for which relevant enhancements will be paid. Hours of work are between 7 am to 10:30 pm, depending on the rota pattern you are allocated and the needs of the service.

Key Requirements

• You may need to work flexibly, traveling across the Dudley borough and will therefore need to have the use of a vehicle for work and a driving licence.
• You will need to have the right to work in the UK; DMBC does not offer sponsorship.
• We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults; therefore, the post is subject to medical clearance and an enhanced DBS check.

Application Contact

For an informal discussion about the role please telephone [phone] to speak to Angela Hunt or email [e-mail]. If you require assistance completing an online or paper application form and/or interview techniques, please contact Dudley Adult and Community Learning on 01384 818 143 or [e-mail]. If you have a disability and require assistance in making an application, please contact the HR Resourcing Team via [e-mail].

Attached Documents

• HCA PS Apr 19.doc
• HCA JD Apr 19.doc
• Employee Benefits List.pdf