Job summary We are looking for a Care Assistant at Willow Gardens. As well as providing a personal care service, you will be expected to provide support with activities such as creative arts, the celebration of diverse calander events throughout the year. Support with other activities such as gentle exercise, Bingo, games, booking of entertainment and outings. Main duties of the job The post is 18 hours 4 days a week including bank holidays, which can be subject to change to meet the Service needs. Monday 10am - 3pm Tuesday, 1pm 5pm Wednesday 10am 3pm Friday 1pm 5pm Requirements: At least 2 years experience of working with individuals with a physical or mental health disability is essential. Experience and knowledge around how to support older people with activities. Support with Personal Care where required. The ability to encourage individuals to participate in activities. Willingness to achieve NVQ 2 in care or equivalent. Good written and verbal communication skills. An enhanced barring DBS check will be required for this role. Interviews will be held on 2nd April 2025. For an informal discussion, please contact Tracy Edwards on 01215695816 or Email tracy_edwardssandwell.gov.uk About us 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 the Resourcing Team on 0121 569 3300 or via e-mail to:hr_resourcingsandwell.gov.uk Date posted 27 February 2025 Pay scheme Other Salary £24,790 to £25,992 a year Contract Permanent Working pattern Part-time Reference number F0093-25-0001 Job locations Willow Gardens Extra Care Harvest Road Rowley Regis West Midlands B65 8FG Job description Job responsibilities To provide care and support to people over 55 with a disability and Mental Health needs including Dementia that promotes independence. To provide personalised service for people within Extra Care. To provide activities to people who live at Willow Gardens To work in an honest and open environment that involves Service Users. To work toward encompassing all CQC Standards in all we undertake. Job description Job responsibilities To provide care and support to people over 55 with a disability and Mental Health needs including Dementia that promotes independence. To provide personalised service for people within Extra Care. To provide activities to people who live at Willow Gardens To work in an honest and open environment that involves Service Users. To work toward encompassing all CQC Standards in all we undertake. Person Specification Qualifications Essential Experience of working with or caring for adults with a disability or older people / older people with mental issues. Desirable Willingness to achieve NVQ 2 in care or equivalent. Good written and verbal communication skills. Person Specification Qualifications Essential Experience of working with or caring for adults with a disability or older people / older people with mental issues. Desirable Willingness to achieve NVQ 2 in care or equivalent. Good written and verbal communication skills. Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions. Employer details Employer name Sandwell Metropolitan Borough Council Address Willow Gardens Extra Care Harvest Road Rowley Regis West Midlands B65 8FG Employer's website https://www.sandwell.gov.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)