Care Assistant (Extra Care)

CAPTION: Job details

• Posting date: 21 March 2025


• Salary: £24,790 to £25,183 per year, pro rata


• Additional salary information: £24,790 - £25,183 per annum. (£12.85 - £13.05 per hour) + Welcome Payment


• Hours: Part time


• Closing date: 31 March 2025


• Location: BA2 6PY


• Remote working: On-site only


• Company: Bath & North East Somerset Council


• Job type: Permanent


• Job reference: RITM0205871

Summary

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 Team

St Johns Court offers a vibrant community atmosphere, located in central Bath by the river, which is easily accessible via public transport or car, there is a free car park to enable staff to park at work.

St Johns 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.

At Bath & Northeast Somerset Council we provide innovative training to develop skills, inspire individuals, enrich the wider community, and encourage all to achieve and progress.

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.

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.

About You

This is a challenging but 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.

In return, we can offer generous holiday pay starting at 25 days plus all bank holidays, Local government Pension Scheme, professional development, competitive rates of pay, Company Sick Pay, an Employee Assistance Programme providing a range of free confidential services, and a comprehensive & flexible induction.

Other Job Benefits include:

• Employee Cycle scheme


• Council Employee Discount scheme (Vectis Card)


• Being able to make a real difference to the lives of our tenants/resident's and help promote their independence


• Being part of a passionate, knowledgeable, and experienced team/s


• Working/networking with established providers and third-party partners

Interview date: 04/04/2025

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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.

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., Disability Confident
About Disability Confident
A Disability Confident employer will generally offer an interview to any applicant that declares they have a disability and meets the minimum criteria for the job as defined by the employer. It is important to note that in certain recruitment situations such as high-volume, seasonal and high-peak times, the employer may wish to limit the overall numbers of interviews offered to both disabled people and non-disabled people. For more details please go to .

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 Team

St Johns Court offers a vibrant community atmosphere, located in central Bath by the river, which is easily accessible via public transport or car, there is a free car park to enable staff to park at work.

St Johns 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.

At Bath & Northeast Somerset Council we provide innovative training to develop skills, inspire individuals, enrich the wider community, and encourage all to achieve and progress.

This is a challenging but 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.

In return, we can offer generous holiday pay starting at 25 days plus all bank holidays, Local government Pension Scheme, professional development, competitive rates of pay, Company Sick Pay, an Employee Assistance Programme providing a range of free confidential services, and a comprehensive & flexible induction.

Other Job Benefits include:

Employee Cycle scheme, Council Employee Discount scheme (Vectis Card)

Being able to make a real difference to the lives of our tenants/resident's and help promote their independence, and being part of a passionate, knowledgeable, and experienced team/s, Working/networking with established providers and third-party partners

Interview date:04/04/2025