Care Assistant - Driver
Permanent
Grade A - £24,796 - £28,142
We are a Living Wage Employer, and all our roles will be paid as such where the pay scales are below the Living Wage rate.
Consultation grade - subject to formal evaluation under the Pay Equity Review
Working 36.5 hours per week
Are you friendly, enthusiastic, and passionate about making a difference? Birmingham City Council is seeking dedicated individuals to join our team of Care Assistant - Drivers at our day opportunity centres located across the city:
* Alderman Bowen – Bordesley Green
* Ebrook Day Centre – Sutton Coldfield
* Elwood Day Centre – Erdington
* Hockley Skills and Development Centre – Hockley
* Moseley Day Centre – Moseley
We are seeking compassionate and dedicated Care Assistants - Drivers to join our supportive team, helping individuals achieve their fullest potential through sensitive, patient, and respectful care.
This role involves providing emotional and practical support, assisting with daily living skills, promoting effective communication, and encouraging community participation. As a link worker, you'll contribute to care planning, attend meetings, and maintain accurate records. You'll work closely with families, carers, and other professionals, always upholding confidentiality and cultural sensitivity. Responsibilities also include delivering personal care within an enablement framework, arranging meaningful activities, and adhering to all relevant policies including safeguarding and health and safety. Regular supervision, training, and development reviews are part of the role, ensuring you grow professionally while making a real difference in people's lives.
We provide vital day services for adults with learning disabilities, physical disabilities, complex health needs, and autism.
Key Responsibilities:
* Safely transport service users to and from their homes, day centres, and community activities
* Provide personal care and support within the centre setting
* Represent Birmingham City Council with professionalism and compassion
What we're looking for:
* A caring and sensitive approach to supporting adults' physical and social needs
* Strong verbal and written communication skills
* Team-oriented, proactive, flexible, and self-motivated
* Commitment to equality and inclusion
* Aged 21+ with at least two years' experience
* Possession of a Category D1 licence is desirable but not essential – training will be provided during the 6-month probationary period
* Willingness to complete the MIDAS driver training (funded by BCC)
* All roles are subject to an enhanced DBS check and safeguarding training to ensure the safety and wellbeing of the individuals we support.
This is a rewarding opportunity to be part of a service that truly impacts lives. If you're looking for a meaningful role with flexibility and purpose, we'd love to hear from you.
For any informal enquires please contact:
Please upload an up-to-date CV and Personal Statement via the attachments part of your application. The Personal Statement should outline how you meet the essential criteria for the role through your personal qualities, skills and experience and include your motivation for applying to the post. Note the Personal Statement should be no more than 1500 words. Unfortunately, we cannot consider any applications without a CV and Personal Statement attached
Birmingham City Council is an accredited Disability Confident Leader employer, and we are committed to employing, retaining and developing all of our people.
We want to ensure your recruitment journey with us is a positive and equitable one, so please let us know if there are any reasonable adjustments, additional support, accessibility needs, or if there is any way in which we can support you through your application.
We are dedicated to supporting internal mobility and the development of our people. As such, applications from internal employees and those under S118 will be given priority and reviewed before external applications are considered.
We welcome applications from people with caring responsibilities and flexible working options will be considered.
A Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check will be undertaken.
Proof of Right to work in the UK will be required for all applicants in accordance with UK Home Office requirements, before any employment offer can be confirmed.
Birmingham City Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our citizens and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. You can view our Corporate Safeguarding Policy | Birmingham City Council here.
Job Description and Person Specification
We are a disability confident employer and we encourage applicants with disabilities to apply. We also welcome applications from people with caring responsibilities and flexible working options will be considered.
Proof of Right to work in the UK will be required for all applicants in accordance with UK Home Office requirements, before any employment offer can be confirmed. Non-UK applicants (excluding Ireland) may need to apply for a visa from the UK Visas and Immigration (UKVI) and may require a Certificate of Sponsorship from Birmingham City Council for a skilled worker visa (if the job is eligible).