Senior Care Assistant (Extra Care)

Job description

Job responsibilities

Are you a dedicated care worker looking for a rewarding leadership role? Bath & North East Somerset Council is seeking a compassionate and skilled Senior Care Assistant to join our vibrant community at Avondown, Bath.

About the Role:

As a Senior Care Assistant in our Extra Care Services, you will play a crucial part in our management team, ensuring holistic, person-centred care and practical support for our tenants. Your role will be to empower individuals to live independently with dignity and choice.

Key Responsibilities:

• Team Support: Assist in managing and supporting the care team, including allocating electronic work rotas and supervising staff.
• Care Planning: Help prepare, implement, and review individual care plans, care records, and risk assessments.
• Health Monitoring: Monitor the general health and well-being of tenants, ensuring early intervention when necessary to prevent hospital admissions.
• Medication Management: Ensure proper control, recording, and issuing of medications as prescribed by medical practitioners.

About You:

While previous experience in a senior care role is advantageous, a commitment to delivering quality care is essential. Full training will be provided. This role is perfect for individuals looking to advance their careers and gain hands-on experience in a supportive and friendly environment.

What is Extra Care?

Extra Care Housing offers adults with care needs an assured tenancy in a self-contained flat within a purpose-built or adapted scheme. Our Extra Care housing services have been rated ‘Good’ by the Care Quality Commission (CQC) as of June 2022.

Why Join Us?

• Salaried Hours
• 26 Days Annual Leave: Rising to 31 days after 5 years of service.
• Local Government Pension Scheme
• Excellent Training and Career Progression Opportunities
• Discount Card and Reward Scheme: Including Cycle to Work.
• Comprehensive Employee Assistance Program
• Uniform Provided
• Free DBS

This opportunity involves a rota system, including early shifts starting at 7:30 am and late shifts ending at 10:15 pm. You will work every other weekend, with enhancements paid for bank holidays.

Interested to Find Out More?

If you believe you can make a positive difference in the lives of our tenants, we would love to hear from you. For more details or an informal chat about the role, please reach out to Vicki Tranter at vicki_tranter@bathnes.gov.uk or call 07720341560.

Join us in providing exceptional care and support in our thriving community. Apply now and become part of a team that values empowerment and support.

Embrace the Challenge. Make a Difference. Join Us!

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.

Person Specification

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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

Greenacres

Midsomer Norton

Bath and North East Somerset

BA3 2RD

Employer's website

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