Senior Care and Housing Support Officer

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.

Brief Job Summary:

• Provide practical support and guidance to our front-line care and support the team through on-the-job observational supervision.
• Completion of Forms and Personalized Care Plans.
• Support Our People with Activities: Arranging and supervising.
• 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.

Closing date: 10 July 2026

For an informal discussion, please contact Tracy Edwards on 0121 569 5816 or Email WG_jobapplications@sandwell.gov.uk

An enhanced DBS check will be required for this role.

For an informal discussion, please contact Lorraine Skipp or Tracy Edwards on 0121 569 5816 or Email: WG_jobapplications@sandwell.gov.uk

TO APPLY: Please submit a CV and supporting statement on how you meet the criteria listed in the personnel specification to WG_jobapplications@sandwell.gov.uk before the closing date.

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 submit your CV as soon as possible. When submitting your CV and supporting statement, please refer to the supporting documents attached.

If you are an internal candidate and currently at risk, please let the recruiting manager know.

If you wish to apply as Care Leaver or a Disability Confident candidate, please make sure to state this when submitting your CV.

If you have a disability and require assistance in making an application, or have experienced a problem whilst applying for a position, please contact Lorraine Skipp on 0121 569 5816 or via e-mail to: WG_jobapplications@sandwell.gov.uk

Click here to find out more about our One Team Framework: Values and Behaviours

https://www.sandwell.gov.uk/WeAreSandwell/council/story

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.

For more information about working for Sandwell Council, our recruitment process and our offer to you please visit https://www.sandwell.gov.uk/counciljobs

Click here to find out more about our One Team Framework: Values and Behaviours

https://www.sandwell.gov.uk/WeAreSandwell/asc/working-adult-social-care

https://www.sandwell.gov.uk/WeAreSandwell/council/story

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