Bank Care Assistant

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

Enhanced Pay Opportunities

Your commitment deserves recognition. We offer additional pay enhancements for shifts worked during weekends, nights, and bank holidays.

We are looking for Care Assistants to join our growing team. Based in one of our Community Resource Centres at Cleeve Court Twerton, Bath. Working towards being a dementia home of excellence.

Cleeve Court offers a supportive atmosphere which is in Twerton, Bath delivering residential/dementia care, and this is easily accessible via public transport or car.

As a Care Assistant, you will:

• 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 are interested in this post and require more details or just to chat through the role and what's involved, please contact Julia Archer, Registered Manager, on JuliaArcher@BATHNES.GOV.UK.

Interview date: TBC

This is a rolling advert - applications are reviewed weekly, and interviews arranged on an ongoing basis.

• Please note, BANES Council operates a policy of prior consideration for roles for any individual on the Council's at-risk register (redeployee). This means should a redeployee express an interest in this role, providing they meet the essential criteria for the role they will be considered ahead of external applicants.

Please note that this advert may close earlier than the stated closing date due to high demand. We advise all interested candidates to apply as soon as possible

About Bath and North East Somerset Council.

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

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