Care Worker and Driver (Birmingham Memory Care)

Primary location: Perry Tree Centre, B23 5BX though support may be needed at other sites (we work across Birmingham, Sandwell & the surrounding areas.)

15 hours p/w (0.4 FTE)

£9,481.60 per annum + benefits ( FTE £23,704)

Are you ready for the next challenge? Do you want a career that really makes a difference to those living with dementia?

About the role 

This role is to ensure the safe and timely transportation of clients (older adults with dementia) to and from the Day Centre and to provide high-quality, person-centred care support, and engaging activities for clients living with dementia, ensuring a safe, stimulating, and supportive environment during their time at the Day Centre.

About you 

Experience in delivering care within a care setting such as day care or a car home is essential along with a basic understand of dementia and it's impact. Excellent communication skills are also essential, along with experience in planning & leading group activities and can exhibit patience, compassion, epathy as well as being able to remain calm and positive when managing challenging behaviour. A commitment to promoting equality and inclusion is also expected.

How to apply 

Send your CV and a covering letter outlining your skills and experience in relation to the Job Description and Person Specification below. 

Applications can be sent to: jobs@ageukbirmingham.org.uk 

For full details please download the job description below.

If you would like to discuss this opportunity further, please contact Gemma Hollyoake, by telephone on 0121 437 0033 

Please note – we will be interviewing candidates as they apply, so early applications are recommended.  

The advert will expire once the role is recruited for.

Age UK Birmingham are committed to promoting equality of opportunity and diversity within our organisations and in relation to the recruitment and selection of staff.