Care Assistants

Job description

Care AssistantAdult 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 skillsDesirable

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.

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Extra information

Status

Open

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

London

Type of Contract

Full-time jobs

Published at

31-03-2026

Profession type

Home Care Jobs

Full UK/EU driving license preferred

No

Car Preferred

No

Must be eligible to work in the EU

No

Cover Letter Required

No

Languages

English