Care Assistant

Job Introduction

Job Title: Care Assistant
Salary: £14,073 to £14,294 per annum
Location: The Woodlands Supported Living Unit, Kidderminster
21 hours per week
Permanent Contract

THE SERVICE 

The Woodlands is a Supported Living Service consisting of 10 individual flats. Individuals hold their own tenancy with Wyre Forest Community Housing.  The service is registered with the Care Quality Commission (CQC). 

We provide care and support to people in their own homes to enable them to live as independently as possible both at home, out and about in the community. The unit has a Registered Manager, Team Leader and a Core staff team, who remain committed and motivated to making a difference. The level of support required by each individual is guided by them, their Personal Assessment and support plans.  The support provided ranges from assistance with personal care, cooking, shopping, attending social events, building social networks/friendships and relationships, fitness/ healthy lifestyles, appointments, budgeting and support to manage their homes, just to name a few, whilst remaining person centred allowing flexibility and choice.

The service supports adults 18+ with a Learning Disability, Mental health, Autism, physical disabilities, sensory needs and emotional / psychological needs.  Experience with this would be desirable but not essential.  

HOURS: The service runs 24hours a day, 7 days a week. This is between the hours of 7.00am to 22.00pm with a Sleep In member of staff between 22:00p.m and 07:00a.m.

ROTA PATTERN: 

Week 1: Mon 7-8a.m, Tues 3-10, Thurs 8-3.30, Fri 3-10p.m with overnight Sleep In, Sat 7a.m-9.30a.m.

Week 2: Tues 8-2p.m, Fri 4.30-10p.m, Sat 4.30-10p.m and Sun 4.30p.m-10p.m with an overnight sleep   in. 

NOTE: The hours of work are on a Rota Basis, over a 2 Week set rolling rota which includes an overnight Sleep in and can be provided should the applicant wish to see it.  

What we require from you: 

You will need to be flexible and enthusiastic, have a sense of humour, with an ability to communicate both verbally and written.

Good recording skills are essential. Computer skills advantageous. 

Previous experience of supporting people with care and support needs and an understanding of the needs and rights of people with learning disabilities is an advantage. We welcome applications from people who are able to use their own initiative but who are also excellent team players. You will have a can-do attitude with an ability to support and enable individuals to live as independently as possible and access a wide range of community activities. Have a willingness to learn and attend relevant training.

Benefits:
In return, you can look forward to:

• Competitive Salary.
• Induction programme 
• Great holiday entitlement. As well as bank holidays, you'll get 26 days paid holiday (pro rata for part-time staff). This goes up to 31 days when you have been with us for 5 years.
• Brilliant Pension Scheme. The Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS) is a nationwide, career average pension scheme and is a valuable part of the pay and reward package for employees working in local government.
• Excellent training, apprenticeship schemes and CPD opportunities. 
• Staff Benefit Scheme supporting Health and Wellbeing.

If you require further information please contact Nicky Poulton (Team leader) on 01905 845284 / 01562 69525 or email npoulton@worcestershire.gov.uk

Closing Date: 8th March 2026
Interview date:   TBC