Care Assistant (SJA 13.10.2021)

Care Assistant

Rate of Pay: £10.01 per hour (PAYE)

Hours: 20 Hours per week (see rota)

Location: Manifoldia Grange, Coyne Road, West Bromwich

Start Date: ASAP until the 20 November 2021

Contract type: Agency

Job Description and Personnel Specification are attached, which also provides more information above the role.

Brief description:

Manifoldia Grange is an Extra Care facility providing planned care and support to individuals living in their own homes. The scheme comprises of 38 self-contained flats and provides a person-centred care service to each tenant dependent on their individually assessed needs. As well as the care and support aspect of the service we also provide social opportunities and community engagement within the communal areas of the scheme.

We currently have a vacancy for a care assistant (20hr) to join our team to support and promote the values of this service. We are looking for enthusiastic individuals who possess an understanding of the principles of person centred care services and who can carry out this role, promoting autonomy and upholding the rights of the individual.

You will require:

• At least two years' experience of working with older individuals with disabilities, learning disabilities or mental health issues.
• A current certificate in the handling and administration of medication.
• A good level of written and verbal communication
• Willingness to undertake related training.
• The ability to work a varied shift-based rota pattern including mornings, evenings and weekends including bank holidays.

This role falls inside of IR35

This role also requires an Enhanced Barring Adults DBS check.

This role also requires the worker to enter a CQC regulated setting, therefore proof of the Covid 19 Vaccine will be required.

Please can the agencies send over a CV, 2x up to date references and a copy of Terms and Conditions. You will also need to include your agency on cost details to each submission. Stated rates must be inclusive of all known costs.

Please note this advert is also out with our Master Vendor

You will receive further information regarding invoice terms if your candidate is appointed to this role. Invoices must be sent electronically on a weekly basis to templink_1@sandwell.gov.uk along with your workers authorised timesheet supplied by your agency. Payments are then released 14 days from the date of the invoice.

The Council will be using the In-tend e-Tendering System for this Procurement opportunity, please visit https://in-tendhost.co.uk/sandwellmbc to access the Sandwell MBC In-tend Supplier Portal.

From here you will be able to register your company, express an interest in the opportunity, and gain immediate access to the related documents.

To submit your documents, you will be required to opt in.

For a Step by Step user guide to the Sandwell MBC In-tend Supplier Portal please click on the `Guidance for...

Additional information:

The Council will be using the In-tend e-Tendering System for this Procurement opportunity, please visit https://in-tendhost.co.uk/sandwellmbc to access the Sandwell MBC In-tend Supplier Portal.

From here you will be able to register your company, express an interest in the opportunity, and gain immediate access to the related documents.

To submit your documents, you will be required to opt in.

For a Step by Step user guide to the Sandwell MBC In-tend Supplier Portal please click on the `Guidance for Suppliers` section of the website. All procurement responses must be carried out via the Sandwell MBC In-tend Supplier Portal.

If you require further assistance in respect of the system, please contact the In-tend support team on 0844 272 8810.

Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No