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 seeking a compassionate, caring, and reliable Care & Support Worker to join our team on a permanent basis at one of our Extra Care schemes, Avondown House. This is a rewarding role where you will provide essential care and support to adults living in their own homes within a vibrant community atmosphere.

Training: Experience is desirable but not essential, as full training will be provided

Make a Real Difference:

• Impact Lives: Help promote independence and enhance the lives of our residents.
• Collaborative Environment: Be part of a passionate, knowledgeable, and experienced team.
• Networking Opportunities: Work with established providers and third-party partners.

About You

We welcome individuals from all backgrounds who are eager to contribute to our community. Whether you have previous experience in care or are new to the field, this role offers a fantastic opportunity to develop your career and gain hands-on experience in a supportive environment.

If you are interested in this post and require more details or just to chat through the role and what’s involved, please contact our Manager, Claire Nolan, at Claire_nolan@bathnes.gov.uk or call 07816196462

Interview date: 3rd January 2025

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

Essential

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Desirable

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Experience

Essential

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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

Avondown House

Bath

Bath and North East Somerset

BA2 1ND

Employer's website

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