Community Care Assistant

#internal #LI-DNI Please note this vacancy is only available to Birmingham City Council employees. Community Care Assistant Permanent Grade A - £24,796 - £28,142 We are a Living Wage Employer, and all our roles will be paid as such where the pay scales are below the Living Wage rate. Consultation grade - subject to formal evaluation under the Pay Equity Review Working 36.5 hours per week Location – Hockley About the Role We are seeking a compassionate and dedicated Community Care Assistant to join our Adult Social Care team within Day Opportunities. This role is essential in supporting individuals to live fulfilling lives by providing personal care, emotional support, and enabling independence through tailored activities and life skills. Key Responsibilities Act as a key worker, helping to plan and review individual care plans Provide personal and physical care, respecting cultural and religious needs Offer emotional support and practical assistance, including escorting on journeys and helping with daily tasks Encourage hobbies and activities that improve quality of life and independence Work within health and safety guidelines and report any serious incidents promptly Liaise with families, staff, and other agencies to ensure holistic care Visit and support people in their own homes when required About You Some experience in a caring role (paid or unpaid) Effective communication skills, both verbal and written Ability to provide personal care and implement enablement plans Able to work independently and as part of a team Willingness to travel extensively and work flexibly, including weekends and bank holidays Commitment to equality, diversity, and safeguarding practices For any informal enquires please contact: Resourcing@birmingham.gov.uk Please upload an up-to-date CV and Personal Statement via the attachments part of your application. The Personal Statement should outline how you meet the essential criteria for the role through your personal qualities, skills and experience and include your motivation for applying to the post. Note the Personal Statement should be no more than 1500 words. Unfortunately, we cannot consider any applications without a CV and Personal Statement attached Birmingham City Council is an accredited Disability Confident Leader employer, and we are committed to employing, retaining and developing all of our people. We want to ensure your recruitment journey with us is a positive and equitable one, so please let us know if there are any reasonable adjustments, additional support, accessibility needs, or if there is any way in which we can support you through your application. We are dedicated to supporting internal mobility and the development of our people. As such, applications from internal employees and those under S118 will be given priority and reviewed before external applications are considered. 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. Job Description and Person Specification