Care Assistant in Smethwick

Job Overview

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 and supporting them with everyday living skills and participation in activities.

Responsibilities

The ideal candidate will have a good understanding of the needs of older people with dementia, effective communication skills and be able to produce clear and accurate records. Provide an excellent standard of care to all service users, enabling them to lead a fulfilling life by fostering opportunities that place their right to privacy, dignity, choice and independence at the forefront of their care. Enable service users to engage in and develop interests, maintain wellbeing and be part of the community. An enhanced DBS check will be required for this role.

Working Hours

21 hrs per week. You will be required to work a mixture of early, late shifts: (7:30 am – 3:00 pm and 2:30 pm – 10:00 pm). These will also include working weekends and bank holidays on a rota pattern.

What We Offer

• Flexible working hours to support a healthy work‑life balance.
• Access to local government pension scheme.
• Exclusive employee benefit retail discount and generous annual leave entitlement.