Care Assistant

Job description

Job responsibilities

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

Join Our Team as a Care Assistant at Combe Lea, Midsomer Norton !

Are you passionate about providing exceptional care and support to older adults? Bath & North East Somerset Council is seeking a dedicated Care Assistant to join our team at Combe Lea, a vibrant Community Resource Centre in Midsomer Norton.

About Combe Lea:

Combe Lea is a residential care home providing care and health services in a safe environment for older adults with a variety of disabilities. Our aim is to promote independence and enhance the skills, interests, and abilities of our residents through a broad range of activities.

Key Responsibilities:

• Assist residents with personal care activities such as washing, personal hygiene and dressing.
• Promote resident’s independence, choice, dignity, and respect by delivering the best standards of person-centred care.
• Adhere to and complete accurate and timely records of the care and support provided to residents.
• Providing support to access third party and NHS services.
• Be a strong team player and work on own initiative when needed.
• Promote positive lifestyle choices, offering individuals the opportunity and motivation to achieve their best.

About You:

Previous experience of working in care would be an advantage, but a commitment to deliver quality person-centred care is essential and full training will be provided.  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 believe that you can make a real and positive difference to the lives of our residents, we would love to hear from you.

Why Join Us?

• Salaried Hours
• Generous Leave: 26 days annual leave, rising to 31 days after 5 years of service.
• Pension Scheme: Local Government Pension Scheme.
• Training and Development: Excellent training and career progression opportunities.
• Benefits: Discount card and reward scheme, including Cycle to Work.
• Support: Comprehensive Employee Assistance Program.
• Uniform Provided
• Free DBS

Interested in Joining Us?

If you believe you can make a real and positive difference in the lives of our residents, we would love to hear from you. 

For more details or an informal chat about the role, please contact, Deputy Manager, Kerry Love on 0797 123 9581 or email kerry-ann_love@bathnes.gov.uk.

*Please note the welcome payment is 5% of the starting salary offered.

Interview Date : TBC

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.

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

Qualifications

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Desirable

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Experience

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Desirable

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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

Combe Lea

Midsomer Norton

Bath and North East Somerset

BA3 2RD

Employer's website

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