Care Assistant

We currently have a vacancy for Care Assistant’s to join our team to support and promote the values of this service.

• Provide a quality care and support service to individuals including medication administration and personal care as essential.  
• Work as part of a team to provide a service in line with CQC essential standards and the processes and procedures of the organisation.
• Experience with working or caring for older people is essential. 
• A willingness to undertake mandatory training and qualifications where required. 
• An ability to work on own initiative and as part of a team.
• Must be flexible and can work weekends and Bank Holidays as required.  
• Have good written and verbal skills.

Willow Gardens is an Extra Care facility providing planned care and support to individuals living in their own homes. The scheme comprises of 90 self-contained flats and provides a person-centred Care and Support to these individuals.

As well as the care and support aspect of the service we also provide social opportunities and community engagement within the communal areas of the scheme.

For an informal discussion, please contact Lorraine Skipp / Dione Handley / Karen Haddon on 0121 569 5816

You will also be required to undertake an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Check.

Please download an application form below and submit to hrresourcing_applications@sandwell.gov.uk

Hours

30 or 20 hours per week

We reserve the right to close vacancies prior to their advertised date if we receive a large number of applications. Therefore, you are strongly advised to complete and return your application as soon as possible. When completing your application please refer to the supporting documents attached.

If you have a disability and require assistance in making an application, or have experienced a problem whilst applying for a position, please contact the Resourcing Team on 0121 569 3300 or via e-mail to: hr_resourcing@sandwell.gov.uk

For more information about working for Sandwell Council, our recruitment process and our offer to you please visit https://www.sandwell.gov.uk/counciljobs

Click here to find out more about our One Team Framework: Values and Behaviours.

Supporting documents
Personnel Specification
Job Description
Information for applicants
Application form