Make a Real Difference Every Day!
Are you passionate about empowering vulnerable adults and helping them lead independent, safe, and dignified lives? If so, this is the opportunity you’ve been waiting for! Join us and be part of a team that truly values your contribution to transforming lives in our community.
At Sandwell council we believe in a supportive and inclusive culture where collaboration thrives. You’ll work alongside dedicated professionals who share your commitment to providing outstanding care and support to those who need it most. Every day brings new challenges—and the chance to make a meaningful impact.
About the Role
An exciting role that is fun and dynamic, every day is different, and you get to be part of the care team and management team and making a real difference. A unique and required role to support the team in demonstrating good quality care in the community.
What You’ll Do
Your key responsibilities will include:
* Provide care and support to people in their own homes
* Carrying out Environment Risk Assessments.
* Supporting the induction of new Home Support Assistants.
* Assisting members of the Management Team to deal with medication issues.
* Completing Community Observation check lists.
* Supporting the Management Team to complete necessary quality assurance audits.
* Office cover to deal with low level enquires from staff and Service Users
About You
You will bring:
* To hold RQF Level 2 or equivalent e.g. NVQ Level 2 in care
* To have at least 2 years’ experience of working with vulnerable people
* To hold a full driving licence and have access to a vehicle
* To be able to work shifts
Why Work With Us?
We offer a competitive and rewarding package including:
* Access to our award-winning employee benefits scheme — discounts on retail, gyms, cinema, and more!
* A strong focus on health and wellbeing to support you inside and outside of work.
* Opportunities for ongoing learning and career development.
* Generous annual leave entitlement.
* Salary sacrifices schemes for cars and bikes.
* Membership in the local government pension scheme.
* Confidential free counselling services to support your mental health.
Hours per week:
35hrs per week, rota over 7 days, between the hours of 7am-10.30pm
The successful candidate will be required to undertake a Enhanced DBS with Adults Barring Check.
To apply please download the attached application at the bottom of this advert and return to: Jenny_Cross@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 Jenny_Cross@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
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