Care Assistants

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.