Care Assistant - Kidderminster

Job Title: Care Assistant
Salary: £13,827 to £14,056 per annum
22.5 hours per week
Location: The Woodlands Supported Living Unit, Kidderminster
Permanent,  Part-Time

The Role
Please note that this role is unfortunately not suitable for candidates on sponsorship looking for a 20 hour role due to the hours and additional sleep-in duties going above the legal maximum.

The Woodlands is a Supported Living Service consisting of 10 individual flats. Individuals hold their own tenancy with Wyre Forest Community Housing.  The service is registered with the Care Quality Commission (CQC). 

We provide care and support to people in their own homes to enable them to live as independently as possible both at home, out and about in the community. The unit has a Registered Manager, Team Leader and a Core staff team, who remain committed and motivated to making a difference. The level of support required by each individual is guided by them, their Personal Assessment and support plans.  

The support provided ranges from assistance with personal care, cooking, shopping, attending social events, building social networks/friendships and relationships, fitness/ healthy lifestyles, appointments, budgeting and support to manage their homes, just to name a few, whilst remaining person centred allowing flexibility and choice.

The service supports adults 18+ with a Learning Disability, Mental health, Autism, physical disabilities, sensory needs and emotional / psychological needs.  Experience with this would be desirable but not essential.  

HOURS: The service runs 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. This is between the hours of 7.00am to 22.00pm with a Sleep In member of staff between 22:00p.m and 07:00a.m.
 
NOTE: The hours of work are on a Rota Basis, over a 2 Week set rolling rota which includes an overnight Sleep in and can be provided should the applicant wish to see it. 

What we require from you: 

• You will need to be flexible and enthusiastic, have a sense of humour, with an ability to communicate both verbally and written.
• Good recording skills are essential. Computer skills advantageous. 
• Previous experience of supporting people with care and support needs and an understanding of the needs and rights of people with learning disabilities is an advantage.
• We welcome applications from people who are able to use their own initiative but who are also excellent team players.
• You will have a can-do attitude with an ability to support and enable individuals to live as independently as possible and  access a wide range of community activities.
• Have a willingness to learn and attend relevant training. 

If you require further information please contact Pam Render (Registered Manager) on 01905 844650 or 07921309972 or Nicky Poulton (Team leader) on 01905 845284 .

Alternatively please email 
prender@worcestershire.gov.uk  
npoulton@worcestershire.gov.uk

Benefits:

You’ll find an overview of the benefits Worcestershire County Council have to offer on our webpage Why work for us? | Worcestershire County Council so do take a look! Some of the other benefits we can offer include:

• Great Holiday Entitlement: As well as bank holidays, you'll get 26 days paid holiday (pro rata for part-time staff). This goes up to 31 days when you have been with us for 5 years. If you get more than 26 days where you work now, don't worry because if you join us without a break, we'll match your holiday up to 31 days. If you’re successful and want to take advantage of this do let us know!
• Brilliant Pension Scheme: The Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS) is a nationwide, career average pension scheme and is a valuable part of the pay and reward package for employees working in local government.
• Professional Learning & Development: We actively encourage learning and development for all our staff should they want to progress further or explore other areas within the organisation.
• Flexible Working: We are proud to offer hybrid working to provide a better work/life balance where possible.

How to Apply
Application Forms  are invited to apply for this role. 

Please write your submission with consideration for the essential and desirable criteria on the Person Specification. This should include examples why you should be considered; the experience, skills and knowledge that you would bring to the post.

Please submit your application form to Recruitment@worcestershire.gov.uk

Application Closing Date: Sunday, 6th October 2024
Anticipated Interview Date: TBC

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