Care Assistant at Birmingham City Council, Birmingham

JOB DESCRIPTION

Community Care assistant – Permanent

Grade 2 (SCP 3-8)  £20,812.00 – £22,777.00 – subject to formal evaluation   under the Pay Equity review

There are 8 posts across various locations and hours within day opporunities.

Birmingham City Council are looking for friendly, enthusiastic and passionate people to join our team at our day opportunity centres across various locations across the city.

Alderman Bowen B9 5YD

Beeches Goldd B42 2HN

Fairways Day Centre B38 8XJ

Heartlands Resource Centre B7 4SB

Mosley Centre B138LD

These are exciting opportunities to be part of an organisation that makes a rewarding difference to the lives of people with disabilities.

You will be supporting adults with disabilities within centres and community by providing personal care and implementing enablement programmes / maintenance programmes. You will require effective verbal, written communication skills, be sensitive when attending to the physical and social needs of citizens and be able to demonstrate the ability to work as part of a team or lone working.  You should have a commitment to equal opportunities and the social model of disability.

For informal enquires contact the management team on 0121 303 0752

You must upload a Supporting Statement via the attachments part of your application. This is required for shortlisting; you need to describe how your experience and skills fit the essential criteria for the role as specified in the Person Specification. If you do not attach your Supporting Statement, your application will not be considered. Please do not attach CVs as we do not accept them.

Closing date 6th August 2023 at 23.59  

“Interviews for this post will take place virtually via video conferencing. Shortlisted candidates will be provided with further information”

For any informal enquires please contact: Joanne Greally (Service Manager) joanne.m.greally@birmingham.gov.uk

Ref: 1500

We welcome applications from people with caring responsibilities and flexible working options will be considered.

A Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check will be undertaken

Proof of Right to work in the UK will be required for all applicants in accordance with UK Home Office requirements, before any employment offer can be confirmed.

Non-UK applicants (excluding Ireland) would be required to hold a relevant Visa from the UK Visas and Immigration (UKVI) apply for a visa. Successful applicants may be able to obtain a Certificate of Sponsorship from Birmingham City Council for a skilled worker visa (if the job is eligible) subject to meeting the relevant criteria. 

Job Description and Person Specification

ABOUT US

We are a disability confident employer and we encourage applicants with disabilities to apply. We also welcome applications from people with caring responsibilities and flexible working options will be considered.

Proof of Right to work in the UK will be required for all applicants in accordance with UK Home Office requirements, before any employment offer can be confirmed. Non-UK applicants (excluding Ireland) may need to apply for a visa from the UK Visas and Immigration (UKVI) and may require a Certificate of Sponsorship from Birmingham City Council for a skilled worker visa (if the job is eligible).

Job Identification – 1500
Posting Date – 18/07/2023, 14:13
Apply Before – 06/08/2023, 23:59
Job Schedule – Part time
Locations – 10 Woodcock Street, Birmingham, B7 4BG, GB
Job CategorySocial Care- Adults
Contractual Hours – various
Work Location – Office Based
Salary Range : 20,812. – 22,777.