Senior Care and Housing Support Officer
| Posting date: | 29 May 2025 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £26,409 to £30,060 per year, pro rata |
| Hours: | Part time |
| Closing date: | 13 June 2025 |
| Location: | Willow Gardens, Harvest Road, Rowley Regis, B65 8FG |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | Sandwell Council |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | SAND000008927 |
Summary
Are you enthusiastic about making a difference in the lives of older adults?
Willow Gardens is an Extra Care service offering care and support to older people living in their own homes in a supportive environment. We are a supportive and friendly team.
There will be opportunities to develop with the team.
About the Role:-
Provide practical support and guidance to our front-line care and support team through on-the-job observational supervision.
Completion of Forms and Personalised Care Plans.
Provide management cover in the absence of the Extra Care Manager/ Assistant Manager and Support Team Manager where required.
Undertake Duty Management tasks as defined on a rota basis.
You will require:
NVQ Level 2 in Care or equivalent.
Level 2 in Literacy skills or equivalent.
Minimum of 2 years working with vulnerable adults, adults with disabilities. Adults with dementia.
Knowledge of the Care Standards, and CQC inspection framework.
Good awareness of Extra Care Services both social care and the housing management aspects.
An enhanced DBS check will need to be completed
Interviews will take place on 25.06.2025
Why join us?
Sandwell Metropolitan Borough Council (SMBC) is a great place to work, offering Pension Scheme, employee benefits and good annual leave entitlement.
Hours
30 hours per week
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.
Willow Gardens is an Extra Care service offering care and support to older people living in their own homes in a supportive environment. We are a supportive and friendly team.
There will be opportunities to develop with the team.
About the Role:-
Provide practical support and guidance to our front-line care and support team through on-the-job observational supervision.
Completion of Forms and Personalised Care Plans.
Provide management cover in the absence of the Extra Care Manager/ Assistant Manager and Support Team Manager where required.
Undertake Duty Management tasks as defined on a rota basis.
You will require:
NVQ Level 2 in Care or equivalent.
Level 2 in Literacy skills or equivalent.
Minimum of 2 years working with vulnerable adults, adults with disabilities. Adults with dementia.
Knowledge of the Care Standards, and CQC inspection framework.
Good awareness of Extra Care Services both social care and the housing management aspects.
An enhanced DBS check will need to be completed
Interviews will take place on 25.06.2025
Why join us?
Sandwell Metropolitan Borough Council (SMBC) is a great place to work, offering Pension Scheme, employee benefits and good annual leave entitlement.
Hours
30 hours per week
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.
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