Day Care Assistant

Job description

Care Assistant (Days)

Contract: 12 Months Fixed Term Maternity Cover (28 hours per week)

Location: New Bradley Hall, Compton Drive, Kingswinford, DY6 9NS

Salary: £13.12 per hour

OverviewAt Black Country Housing Group, we are committed to providing exceptional care and support to our residents, with a strong emphasis on respect, dignity, and individual rights. We believe in creating a warm, friendly, and inclusive environment where everyone feels valued and appreciated.

New Bradley Hall is a purpose built, dementia friendly home, offering the highest quality of residential care in a stylish and homely environment. The home provides 66 en-suite rooms across three floors, all furnished to the highest standard. There are a range of lounges and quiet rooms, so that individuals can enjoy a varied lifestyle. Within the home there is also a purpose built cinema room, on-site hairdressing facilities and a café area. Our aim is to provide the right care, tailored to meet residents' individual needs and preferences. We want to support residents to maximise their independence.

We are now looking for a Care Assistant to join our dedicated team and make a real difference in the lives of our residents.

Shift Pattern

Week 1: Tuesday, Friday, Saturday & Sunday all 7.30am–2.30pm shifts

Week 2: Monday, Tuesday 2pm–9pm shifts, Thursday, Friday 7.30am–2.30pm shifts

Please note that this post is subject to a full disclosure and barring service (DBS) enhanced check which will be undertaken as part of pre-employment checks and we are unable to accept applications from anyone who requires visa sponsorship.

Job Description

To provide the highest level of personal care (toileting, bathing, etc.) and attention to residents, following individual care plans carefully and ensuring that all contact is polite, friendly, warm, and supportive.

To act as a key worker for residents, ensuring that these responsibilities are carried out in full as defined in the training manual and care plan.

To understand and comply with all statutory and legal requirements relevant such as health & safety, and the Health & Social Care Act, to maintain a safe environment throughout the home.

To always be alert to residents' safety, physical and mental well‐being, immediately reporting any changes in a resident's condition to a senior person on duty, and accurately maintain and update residents' records as required.

To respect and maintain confidentiality of residents' personal information at all times, this includes residents' behaviour and actions and any incidents that may occur during day-to-day care.

To be understanding and patient towards residents and their needs, and encourage, assist, and support residents to participate in leisure activities as appropriate to the individual, ensuring their social and emotional needs are met.

Responsible for making and changing beds, tidying residents' rooms (with the residents' permission), undertaking light cleaning and laundry duties as needed and generally assisting in ensuring that the Home is kept clean, pleasant, and welcoming at all times.

Helping to serve meals and drinks at mealtimes and other times when required, taking care to present meals and refreshments in an attractive way, with polite and courteous service, and providing the appropriate level of support for residents who need assistance to eat and drink.

Person SpecificationEssential

Experience working in a care environment or similar.

NVQ Level 2 in Adult Health and Social Care or equivalent (or willing to work towards).

Basic understanding of CQC Fundamental Standards and compliance.

Understanding of the individual rights of older people and how these can be promoted in and out of the home.

Understanding of care plans, risk assessment, medications, etc.

Desirable

Knowledge of supporting people with Dementia and age-related illnesses.

Benefits

28 days annual leave per year.

Enhanced sick pay and family leave policies.

Staff recognition scheme, 100% annual attendance reward and annual pay review.

Access to an Employee Assistance Programme which provides free, confidential support in health, wellbeing, financial and legal matters.

Access to a virtual GP and various wellbeing events and activities throughout the year.

Enrolment into a life assurance programme and access to an attractive contributory pension scheme.

A broad learning and development programme to support your continuous professional development.

Equal OpportunitiesAs a Disability Confident Employer, we continuously strive to create a more inclusive workplace. We are proud to promote equal opportunities and welcome applications from all backgrounds, including those of different ages, disabilities, genders, sexual orientations, races, religions, and marital statuses.

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Extra information

Status

Open

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

Kingswinford

Type of Contract

Full-time jobs

Published at

26-05-2026

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