Job Description

Salary

From 24,796 to 27,254 per annum (Grade CD)

Contractual hours

37

Basis

Full Time

Package

Permanent

Job category/type

Adult Social Care

Date posted

28/10/2025

Job reference

REQ00000864



West Berkshire Council is looking to recruit a full time Care Assistant for Phoenix Resource centre. We provide services for adults with learning disabilities, physical disabilities and for those with frailty and dementia.

We are seeking caring, committed individuals whose practise will demonstrate the four values that are integral to our work:

Respect Inclusive Compassion Empowerment


The successful candidate will work with our customers in a person-centred way, promoting their independence and wellbeing and supporting people to fulfil their potential, both in the resource centre and in the community.

No experience necessary, all training will be provided. However a demonstrable commitment to our values is essential.

West Berkshire Council offer excellent employment benefits such as:

Flexible working wherever possible between the hours of 07.00-21.00 Hybrid working wherever possible working 40% in the office Access to a wide range of training and development opportunities Generous Local Government pension scheme Family friendly policies A range of local discounts Wellbeing Programme including Employee Assistance Programme and employee benefits You will also be entitled to a generous annual leave entitlement starting at 27 days per annum (plus public holidays) Rising by an additional 5 days after 5 years' service.


Please note that the closing date is given as a guide. We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible to avoid disappointment.

This role also requires you to work flexibly and undertake other duties appropriate to the post.

If you would like to be considered for a Care Practitioner role at Phoenix Resource Centre or wish to find out any more about the role, please call the Resource Centre manager Mary Wells on 01635520158. A visit to the centre can be arranged prior to application if you wish.

Join us at West Berkshire Council and make a positive impact in our community while advancing your career.

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Equal Opportunities

The Council supports Equal Opportunity of employment, and positively encourages applications from people who fall within any of the nine protected characteristics under the Equality Act 2010.

How to apply

Please now complete a short online application form. You will then be able to upload your CV.

This role has been identified as public facing in accordance with Part 7 of the Immigration Act 2016; the requirement to fulfil all spoken aspects of the role with confidence in English applies.

All successful candidates will be subject to Disclosure and Barring Service checks along with other relevant employment checks.

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