Care Assistant (Extra Care)

Job description

Job responsibilities

At Bath & North East Somerset Council we have one overriding purpose – to improve people’s lives.

This post attracts a welcome payment of 5% of the starting salary for the grade to enable individuals to join our permanent workforce. This is payable upon successful completion of your probationary period and is subject to eligibility criteria.

About the Role

We are looking for a dedicated, enthusiastic, and motivated person to work on a permanent basis within one of our Extra care schemes as a Care & support worker.

This permanent role is for 21.875 hours per week and involves a rota system which will involve working a combination of early (starting at 7:30 am) and late shifts (finishes at 9:30pm). You also will be working every other weekend with some bank holidays for which enhancements are paid. One of the council’s strategic objectives is to ensure we deliver excellent quality care services. To support this objective and provide assistance to individuals living within their own home environment we are seeking to appoint a compassionate, caring and reliable support worker.

Experience is desirable but not essential as full training will be given. The post is part-time and will involve a rota system. Enhancement is paid for weekend and out of hours working. This role is offered on a permanent basis. We also encourage staff to join our bank team.

Hawthorn Court provides Extra Care Housing for adults, who have some care needs, with an assured tenancy in a self-contained flat in a purpose-built or adapted scheme.

Location of Post

Hawthorn Court offers a vibrant community atmosphere, located in Keynsham, which is easily accessible via public transport or car.

It is a short walk from the high Street in Keynsham.

This is a rewarding role. If you believe that you can make a real and positive difference to the lives of our tenants, we would love to hear from you. This opportunity is ideal for an individual aiming to develop their career and gain hands on experience in a thriving and friendly workplace.

If you have always wanted to make a difference to people’s lives, but never worked in a caring role, this is a good opportunity to join us, we will give you all the training that you need.

If you are interested in this post and require more details after reading the job description or just to chat through the role and what’s involved, please contact the Service Manager, Malgorzata Staszak-Niedopytalska by email Malgorzata_staszak-niedopytalska@bathnes.gov.uk or telephone on 07811699291.

Interview date: TBC

Please note Applications will be checked weekly and we will shortlist and interview on a rolling basis. 

About Bath & North East Somerset Council.

Working at Bath & North East Somerset provides an opportunity to contribute to your community and make a positive impact on the lives of residents. Our values shape how we work to deliver public services, and how we communicate with the residents we serve. We care about the best outcomes for local people, through our public services.

Why Bath & North East Somerset Council?

We offer a wide range of benefits, to ensure that you are paid fairly for your work, have the flexibility to enjoy a great work/life balance, and have the support you need.  Go to https://jobsandcareers.bathnes.gov.uk/why-work-us/our-benefits

At Bath & North East Somerset Council we have one overriding purpose – to improve peoples live. Find out more about our values at https://jobsandcareers.bathnes.gov.uk/why-work-us/our-values

We aspire to have a diverse and inclusive workplace and strongly encourage suitably qualified applicants from a wide range of backgrounds to apply and join us. Find out more on our commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion at https://beta.bathnes.gov.uk/equality-and-diversity 

We are a Disability Confident Employer – find out more at https://shorturl.at/ajrsW

Please note that this role is subject to an Enhanced DBS Check.

Safeguarding Statement: The Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable groups and expects all employees and volunteers to share this commitment.   As part of this commitment anyone working in a post with children or vulnerable groups will be expected to undertake an Enhanced DBS check with/without barred list checks.

We are unable to sponsor candidates for this role under the Home Office Tier 2 points-based system (skilled worker route), therefore you must be able to obtain and provide your own right to work in the UK. Please refer to the Home Office Right to Work Checklist which provides details of which documents are acceptable.  Should you be shortlisted you will be asked to bring your right to work documents with you to your interview so they can be copied and verified at that stage’

Person Specification

Qualifications

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Experience

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Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Employer details

Employer name

Bath & North East Somerset Council

Address

Hawthorns

Keynsham

Bath and North East Somerset

BS31 1BF

Employer's website

https://beta.bathnes.gov.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)