Night Care Assistant
- Employer
- Sandwell Metropolitan Borough Council
- Location
- Willow Gardens, Harvest Road, Extra Care Service, Coyne Road, West Bromwich B70 7JU
- Salary
- Band C, SCP 5-8 (£19,312 - £20,493 pro rata) (£10.01 - £10.62 per hour)
- Closing date
- 31 Jul 2021
- Reference
- SAND000005384
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- Sector
- Local Councils
- Job Type
- Social care
- Contract Type
- Permanent
- Working Pattern
- Standard
- Hours
- Part-Time
Job Details
Manifoldia Grange is an Extra Care facility providing planned care and support to individuals living in their own homes. The scheme comprises of 38 self-contained flats and provides a person-centred care service to each tenant dependent on their individually assessed needs.
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.
We currently have a vacancy for a Night Care Assistant – (35hrs per week avg.) to join our team to support and promote the values of this service.
We are looking for enthusiastic individuals who possess an understanding of the principles of person centred care services and who can carry out this role, promoting autonomy whilst upholding the rights of the individual.
You will require:
- At least two years’ experience of working with older individuals with disabilities, learning disabilities or mental health issues
- A current certificate in the handling and administration of medication
- A good level of written and verbal communication
- Willingness to undertake related training
- A good level of understanding of related health & safety issues
An enhanced DBS check is required for this role.
Our Values; Trust, Unity and Progress make us unique, they define how we do things and are reflected in the way we behave. They are important to us, guiding and shaping our organisational culture. Our values are key to us achieving Sandwell’s Vision 2030 and also guide us when we recruit.
Hours
35 hours per week
This advert will close as soon as sufficient applications are received. 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
Supporting documents
Job Description
Information for Applicants
Personnel Specification
Company
Who are we?
Sandwell is situated at the very heart of the West Midlands, just a stone’s throw from Birmingham. A large, diverse, metropolitan borough, Sandwell offers exciting opportunities for all in a friendly, supportive environment.
Why work for us?
- Generous annual leave entitlements
- Access to the Local Government Pension Scheme
- Access to an award-winning employee benefits scheme, which includes:
- An exclusive retail discounts portal
- Salary sacrifice schemes for cars, bikes, technology and car parking
- An employee assistance and counselling service
- Annual leave purchase scheme
- A wide variety of learning and development opportunities
- Flexi-time working
- A variety of leave schemes including carers, compassionate, maternity and paternity
- Volunteering scheme
Your career at Sandwell Council
We offer something for everyone, with an incredibly wide range of career opportunities, at any stage of your career, from apprentices to senior managers.
Whether your focus is a support service, such as Finance, Human Resources, Legal or ICT, or a frontline service, such as Social Care, Planning & Regeneration, Housing or Leisure, it’s worth looking at what Sandwell has to offer.
Our plans for the future
Our Vision 2030 shows just how committed we are to creating the best future possible for our communities and for the people who live and work in Sandwell.
We’re a progressive organisation, and we’re proud of what we’ve achieved so far, but we know there’s much more to do to make our vision. For more information on our plans for the future see our dedicated vision 2030 page; http://www.sandwell.gov.uk/Vision2030
For more information about working for Sandwell Council, our recruitment process and our offer to you please visit;
https://www.sandwell.gov.uk/counciljobs
For information on our Values and Behaviours, please visit:
https://www.sandwell.gov.uk/council/values-behaviours
To view a copy of the Local Government Career Guide, please visit;
https://www.wmjobs.co.uk/staticpages/30847/local-government-careers
- Website
- http://www.sandwell.gov.uk/
- Telephone
- 0121 569 3300
- Location
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Sandwell Metropolitan Borough Council
Sandwell Council House
Freeth Street
Oldbury
West Midlands
B69 3BS
United Kingdom
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