Care Assistant in Stoke-on-Trent

The purpose of the service is to reduce inequalities within health, employment and life experiences for people with learning disabilities and mental ill health. To engage, enable and empower individuals with learning disabilities and mental ill health to have fulfilled, rewarding and healthy lives. Utilising a strengths-based approach, through partnership working with the individual, their family and carers, health partners, local businesses, employers, organisations and the local community we endeavour to achieve our purpose. Enabling the individual to live a life that matters to them.

Key Responsibilities

• To work as part of a team in order to support, monitor and develop the quality standards set by both local and national government.
• To attend to the holistic needs of the individual in line with agreed care plans/programmes relevant to specialised services.
• Carry out personal care and as a key worker, develop a relationship with key service users to enable them to feel supported so that they can achieve maximum independence.
• Encourage the promotion of independence, equality, privacy, choice, respect and dignity of the service user/carer by reassurance and encouragement to enable the management of anxiety, regaining of confidence and maintenance/achievement of independence where possible.
• Contribute to the evaluation of the risk to each service user within the establishment and also in the wider community.
• To assist service users outside the establishment in accordance with the service users assessed needs, abilities and goals. This will include supporting with home visits in order to facilitate a safe transition to the person’s own home.

About You

• Willing to work a rota system which is subject to variation and dependent on the needs of the service.
• Willing to work additional hours as required.
• Relevant life or work experience in a care situation.
• To take an active role in your own personal development and willingness to undertake QCF Level 2 or equivalent, manual handling, first aid and any other training required for the post.
• To have a positive interest in working with people who have learning disabilities.
• To act calmly and responsibly in an emergency situation and/or stressful situation.

What we offer

• A competitive salary based on your skills, experience and talent.
• Hybrid and flexible working options.
• An excellent local authority benefits pension scheme.
• Professional development through learning opportunities, regular training sessions and apprenticeship and management schemes.

Pre-Employment Checks

• Right to Work in the UK.
• Proof of address.
• Satisfactory references.
• Occupational Health Clearance.
• Evidence of professional qualifications or registrations.
• DBS check at the appropriate level (if applicable for the role).

For more information on the role, please contact the Recruiting Manager Kerry Holdcroft.

Further information on our Rewards and Benefits can be found here.

Equality, Diversity and Inclusion

At Stoke-on-Trent City Council, we believe our strength comes from the diversity of our community, and we want our workforce to reflect that. We welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds and experiences. We understand that some people, especially those from underrepresented or marginalised backgrounds, may hesitate to apply if they don’t meet all the listed requirements. If this role interests you and you think you could be a good fit, we encourage you to apply. We are proud of what makes each of us unique and are committed to creating a workplace where everyone feels included, can be themselves, and can succeed together.