Community Care Assistant in Birmingham

Job Details

Permanent

Grade A

Consultation grade – subject to formal evaluation under the Pay Equity Review

Working 36.5 hours per week

Location Hockley

About the Role

We are seeking a compassionate and dedicated Community Care Assistant to join our Adult Social Care team within Day Opportunities. This role is essential in supporting individuals to live fulfilling lives by providing personal care, emotional support and enabling independence through tailored activities and life skills.

Key Responsibilities

• Act as a key worker helping to plan and review individual care plans
• Provide personal and physical care respecting cultural and religious needs
• Offer emotional support and practical assistance including escorting on journeys and helping with daily tasks
• Encourage hobbies and activities that improve quality of life and independence
• Work within health and safety guidelines and report any serious incidents promptly
• Liaise with families staff and other agencies to ensure holistic care
• Visit and support people in their own homes when required

About You

• Some experience in a caring role (paid or unpaid)
• Effective communication skills both verbal and written
• Ability to provide personal care and implement enablement plans
• Able to work independently and as part of a team
• Willingness to travel extensively and work flexibly including weekends and bank holidays
• Commitment to equality, diversity and safeguarding practices

For any informal enquires please contact :

Please upload an up-to-date CV and Personal Statement via the attachments part of your application. The Personal Statement should outline how you meet the essential criteria for the role through your personal qualities skills and experience and include your motivation for applying to the post. Note the Personal Statement should be no more than 1500 words. Unfortunately we cannot consider any applications without a CV and Personal Statement attached

Birmingham City Council is an accredited Disability Confident Leader employer and we are committed to employing retaining and developing all of our people.

We want to ensure your recruitment journey with us is a positive and equitable one so please let us know if there are any reasonable adjustments additional support accessibility needs or if there is any way in which we can support you through your application.

We are dedicated to supporting internal mobility and the development of our people. As such applications from internal employees and those under S118 will be given priority and reviewed before external applications are considered.

We welcome applications from people with caring responsibilities and flexible working options will be considered.

A Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check will be undertaken.

Proof of Right to work in the UK will be required for all applicants in accordance with UK Home Office requirements before any employment offer can be confirmed.

Key Skills

• Senior Care
• Nursing Home Experience
• Hospital Experience
• Acute Care
• Basic Math
• Computer Skills
• Caregiving
• Vital Signs Experience
• Medical Terminology
• Rota Management
• Mentoring
• Leadership Skill

Employment Type : Full-Time

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1

Monthly Salary Salary : 24796 – 28142