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.

• 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

• 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 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.