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.
Enhanced Pay Opportunities: We provide additional pay enhancements for all roles, applicable to shifts worked during weekends, nights, and bank holidays.
Join us as Night Care Assistant in providing exceptional care and support in our thriving community.
What is a Community Resource Centre (CRC)?
Bath and North East Somerset have two care homes which are Community Resource Centres located in Bath and Midsomer Norton. Each Community Resource Centre includes a residential care home for between 30 and 45 people, and these homes provide important services to older people in our community. We provide care and health services in a comfortable, safe environment for older vulnerable adults with a variety of disabilities, including dementia.
Combe Lea
Combe Lea is a residential care home that provides care and health services in a safe environment for older vulnerable adults with a variety of disabilities. It offers a broad range of activities which aim to promote independence by developing or maintaining and enhancing people’s skills, interests and abilities.
As a Night Care Assistant
- You will be a good team player and have great communication skills.
- You will develop appropriate and professional relationships with our residents and carers, valuing them as individuals and establishing effective communication.
- You will promote and maintain person‑centred service and operate safely appropriate equipment with training.
About You
Previous comprehensive experience of working in care would be desirable, but a commitment to deliver quality care is essential.
We encourage people to be empowered in a supportive environment.
We would welcome applicants from different employment backgrounds such as nursing, learning disabilities and health care.
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.
Interview Date: TBC
No Agencies Please.
Important Information
Please note the Council operates a policy of prior consideration for roles for any individual on the Council’s at‑risk register. This means that should a redeployee express an interest in this role, and they meet the essential criteria, they will be interviewed before any shortlisting or interviewing of external candidates.
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.
Equal Opportunities
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.
We are a Disability Confident Employer.
The Council is committed to having a diverse and inclusive workforce. Applications for job‑share, part‑time and flexible working arrangements are welcomed and will be considered in line with business needs.
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 any person working in a post with children or vulnerable groups will be expected to undertake an Enhanced DBS check with or without barred list checks.
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