Senior Care and Housing Support Officer

Willow Gardens is an Extra Care service offering Care and Support to Older people living in their own homes in a supportive environment. We are a supportive and friendly team.

• Provide practical support and guidance to our front-line care and support team through on-the-job observational supervision.
• Completion of Forms and Personalized Care Plans. 
• Provide management cover in the absence of the Extra Care Manager/ Assistant Manager and Support Team Manager where required.
• Undertake Duty Management tasks as defined on a rota basis.

You will require:

• NVQ Level 2 in Care or equivalent.
• Level 2 in Literacy skills or equivalent.  
• Minimum of 2 years working with vulnerable adults, adults with disabilities. Adults with dementia.  
• Knowledge of the Care Standards, and CQC inspection framework.
• Good awareness of Extra Care Services both social care and the housing management aspects. 

The post requires an enhanced DBS carrying out.

For an informal discussion, please contact Lorraine Skipp or Karen Haddon on 0121 569 5816 or Email Lorraine_skipp@sandwell.gov.uk.

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

To apply please download the application and return to: Hrresourcing_applications@sandwell.gov.uk

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