Care Assistant

Sandwell Metropolitan Borough Council and South West Birmingham NHS Trust work in partnership to deliver high-quality short-term care and support services for local residents. We are currently seeking a motivated and organised Business Support Officer to join Harvest View, an 80-bed reablement facility located in Rowley Regis.

This is an exciting opportunity for people who have a passion for working with people and a desire to make a real difference in their lives.

About the role:

As a Reablement Care Assistant working nights you will work with the service user through their person-centred plan and treatment programme in conjunction with the Therapy team and Management team. You will work with individuals to regain their skills and confidence so that they can return home. You will play a pivotal role in supporting their night needs.

Key responsibilities include:

Focusing on reablment and reducing long-term needs Promoting well-being and independence Reduce admissions back into hospital Work as part of a Integrated workforce Contributing to all aspects of the physical and emotional care needs of service users Involvement in, and promotion of, the emotional and psychological needs of service users to instil confidence by encouraging feelings of security and personal worth

We are looking for someone who:

Delivers excellent customer service Cares about people and their outcomes Can manage competing priorities in a busy environment Communicates confidently with colleagues, professionals and members of the public Can empower individuals to reach their goals

Essential Requirements:

• NVQ/QCF/RQF L2 in Care or equivalent Experience of working in a care setting, working to CQC standards.
• A knowledge and understanding of person centred care practices.
• Ability to work shifts, weekends, nights and Bank Holidays on a rota basis.

Working pattern:

This role operates on a rota basis and includes:

Variable contracts from 20, 25, 30 and 35 hours per week You will be required to work night shifts. (9.15pm – 7.15am) Including alternate working weekends and bank holidays on a rota pattern.

Why Sandwell Council?

At Sandwell Council, our work has a real impact. We are proud to be a values-led organisation that supports its employees with excellent benefits, a competitive remuneration package, and a strong focus on development. By joining us, you’ll play a key role in delivering services that make a real and lasting difference to thousands of people across the borough.

To find out more, please visit our careers page: We Are Sandwell – We Are Sandwell

Please submit the attached application form to Julie Hunter ([email removed])

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We reserve the right to close this vacancy early should a high number of applications be received. Applicants are therefore strongly encouraged to apply as soon as possible.

If you are an internal candidate and currently at risk, please let the recruiting manager know.

We place equality, diversity and inclusion at the core of who we are and how we lead, where every voice matters. At Sandwell, we recognise and value the richness that comes from diverse lived experiences, perspectives, backgrounds and identities. This diversity makes us a stronger and more effective council.

We welcome applications from all backgrounds and are committed to building a workplace where everyone feels they belong, are treated fairly, and have the opportunity to thrive. Creating an environment where colleagues feel respected, supported and able to contribute fully is central to our culture and the way we work. We are committed to ensuring that all applicants and employees have equitable access to opportunities. Reasonable adjustments are available throughout the recruitment process and within the workplace so that everyone has the support they need to perform at their best and succeed in their role.

If you have any questions relating to equality, diversity, and inclusion, you can contact Julie Hunter ([email removed]).

If you wish to apply as Care Leaver or a Disability Confident candidate, please make sure to state this when submitting your CV.

If you have a disability and require assistance in submitting your CV, please contactJulie Hunter ([email removed])

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