Care Assistant Adult Services & Health - Worcestershire Salary: Scale 2 SCP 10-13 Management Level: Frontline Enhanced DBS Required (Adults & Children's Barred Lists) Worcestershire County Council is seeking committed and compassionate Care Assistants to support adults with care and support needs in a residential or community setting. You will deliver person-centred care that promotes dignity, independence, choice and wellbeing. Key Responsibilities Provide personal care including washing, dressing, bathing and support with meals Assist with mobility, lifting and moving (full training provided) Support social, recreational and therapeutic activities Help maintain contact with family and the community Administer medication as instructed Maintain accurate records, report incidents and update care plans and risk assessments Participate in domestic duties, staff meetings and supervision Carry out regular observations to ensure safety of individuals and the building Essential Requirements Effective written and verbal communication skills Understanding of the rights, dignity and needs of people with disabilities Ability to promote independence and choice Accurate record-keeping skills Flexible approach to shifts and service needs Commitment to equality, diversity and anti-oppressive practice Willingness to undertake mandatory and vocational training Ability to meet the physical and emotional demands of the role Desirable Experience in a residential or community care setting Knowledge of care planning and risk assessments Moving & Handling and Fire Awareness training (in-house training available) This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act and is subject to an Enhanced DBS check. Reasonable adjustments will be considered in line with the Equality Act.