Worcestershire County Council
Job Title
Care Assistant
Salary
£14,073 to £14,294 per annum
Location
The Woodlands Supported Living Unit, Kidderminster
Contract & Hours
Permanent, 21 hours per week (on a 2‑week rota)
Service Overview
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 & Rota Pattern
The service runs 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. This is between the hours of 7:00 am to 10:00 pm with a Sleep‑In member of staff between 10:00 pm and 7:00 am.
* Week 1: Mon 7‑8 am, Tues 3‑10 pm, Thurs 8‑3:30 pm, Fri 3‑10 pm with overnight Sleep‑In, Sat 7‑9:30 am.
* Week 2: Tues 8‑2 pm, Fri 4:30‑10 pm, Sat 4:30‑10 pm and Sun 4:30‑10 pm with an overnight Sleep‑In.
NOTE: The hours of work are on a rota basis, over a 2‑week rotating 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 are 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.
Benefits
* Competitive Salary
* Induction programme
* 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.
* 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.
* Excellent training, apprenticeship schemes and CPD opportunities.
* Staff Benefit Scheme supporting Health and Wellbeing
Contact
If you require further information please contact Nicky Poulton (Team Leader) on 01905 845284 / 01562 69525 or email npoulton@worcestershire.gov.uk
Closing Date
8th March 2026
Interview Date
TBC
Attached Documents
Care Assistant PS – Woodlands 2014 10.doc
Care Assistant JD – Woodlands 2013 12.docx
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