Casual Care Assistant

Company: Bristol City Council
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Location: Bristol
Job Description:

We are looking for casual staff to join us to support through mostly school holidays and weekends. We also have shifts available to cover absences.

The Bush is a five‑bedded service providing care and support for children and young people up to the age of 18 who have disabilities and complex needs, in a residential short‑breaks setting.

You would join a well‑established team who are skilled and experienced in meeting the needs of the young people in their care. You will benefit from good quality supervision, training support and comprehensive professional development.

Experience of care work or working with children/young people is essential.

Why Bristol City Council?

At Bristol City Council, we go that extra mile for our people; we offer a fast‑moving and supportive work environment, giving you the chance to use your skills and develop new ones within a high profile organisation. Join us and you’ll receive a generous rewards package including membership of the Local Government Pension scheme and a generous annual leave allowance. In addition, you’ll be working in a supportive environment where you’ll have the chance to make Bristol a better place and contribute to its future.

How do I apply?

To be shortlisted for interview you’ll need to demonstrate how you meet each of the essential criteria in the Person Specification within the Further Information section of your application. On occasion we will receive a high number of applications; we may then shortlist against the desirable criteria along with the essential criteria, so please demonstrate how you meet these in your application. We will review applications every two weeks, so submit your application as soon as possible.

Please note that this role is subject to an enhanced DBS check and satisfactory references.

If you have any further questions, then contact Valerie Mower (Registered Manager) at the Council. If you share our values, you are encouraged to apply. At Bristol City Council, we value having a workforce as diverse as the City we serve. We therefore welcome, develop and promote people from all sections of the community. Appointments will be made on merit.

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Posted: July 18th, 2026