Care Assistant
Post: Care Assistant – We have 11 Various Permanent posts available:
Hours of Work:
35 Hours x3
31.5 Hours
28 Hours x2
27 Hours
26 Hours
23 Hours
21 Hours x2
Salary: Grade 5 £13.68 to £14.58 per hour.
Location: Tiled House, 200 Tiled House Lane, Pensnett, Brierley Hill, DY5 4LE
Excellent opportunities have arisen to work within Dudley Councils Assessment and Independence team based at Tiled House Intermediate Care Service, which is an integrated care facility that includes Health professionals working on site.
The role
We are looking for enthusiastic, passionate and caring people with a genuine desire to support our vulnerable adults at Tiled House and enable them to lead as independent a life as possible.
This role will require you to support people in crisis or at times of ill health following a hospital admission and ensure they receive the correct support to meet their needs. You will work with colleagues to plan and provide person-centred care that promotes respect, dignity and personalisation. We expect Care Assistants to ensure high quality care is delivered to service users, helping with their physical and personal needs including the administration of medication, if required.
You will also need to be an effective communicator both verbally and in writing, with excellent recording skills. You will be expected to work as a member of a team.
Relevant mandatory training will be provided during the induction period. This will include online training.
As a Care Assistant you will be working contract hours on a set rota which includes alternative weekends and bank holidays, for which relevant enhancements will be paid. Hours of work are between 7:30am to 09.30pm, depending on the set rota pattern you are allocated and the needs of the service.
You will need to have the right to work in the UK. DMBC do not offer sponsorship.
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of vulnerable adults, therefore the post is subject to medical clearance and an enhanced DBS check.
if you have any questions regarding the role please contact Debbie Warren on 01384 813425 or alternately email tiledhouse.dachs@dudley.gov.uk
Note: Previous applicants need not apply
Workplace Attendance: Working in the office 3+ days a week (pro-rata) or Onsite full time
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Online application forms will only be accepted for this vacancy, online facilities for jobs are available at public libraries within the Dudley Borough.
All applicants must be able to provide documentation to prove their right to work in the UK.
Please note: Dudley MBC does not currently offer sponsorship for candidates without the Right to Work in the UK.
If you require support completing an online or paper application form and or interview techniques, please contact Dudley Adult and Community Learning on 01384 818 143 or acl@dudley.gov.uk who can support with Digital Skills and Job Applications.
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Salary range
- £26,403 - £28,142 per year