Bank Care Assistant

Bath & North East Somerset Council; Bath; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 29,000; Part time

Job summary

Bath and North East Somerset Council is seeking flexible bank care workers to support our older adults across care residential and extra care settings. This casual, part-time posting provides opportunities to cover gaps due to sickness, holidays or heightened demand.

No formal experience or qualifications are required as training will be provided. A caring attitude, empathy and reliability are essential.

The role is based in Greenacres; successful applicants will be subject to Enhanced DBS checks.

Qualifications

• Commitment to quality in care delivery.
• Ability to treat those you support with compassion.
• Maintain dignity and respect for all individuals.
• Trust and respect within the team.
• Teamwork and collaboration across services.
• Good communication skills with residents and colleagues.
• Flexibility and adaptability to cover shifts.
• Willingness to support a range of services and partners.
• Knowledge of delivering needs for older adults (desirable).

Skills

Empathy

Communication

Flexibility

Teamwork

Dignity & respect

Older adults care

Job description

Job reference: RITM0240753A Salary: £27,274 - £28,608 per annum, pro rata (£14.14 - £14.83 per hour) Closing date: 30/10/2026 Location: Greenacres Employment type: Casual Job Type: Part Time Service Area: Operations, Safeguarding and LD Provider Services

At Bath and North East Somerset Council we have one overriding purpose – to improve people’s lives.

At Bath and North East Somerset Council, our mission is simple – to improve people’s lives. We deliver care and support to the residents of BANES across various settings, providing essential services to those who need it most. Our residents may have dementia, cognitive issues, physical disabilities, or frailty requiring support in their daily lives.

Our Settings

• Care Residential Centre: Each Community Resource Centre includes a residential care home for 30 to 45 people, offering a safe and comfortable environment for older adults with various disabilities, including dementia.
• Extra Care: Individual homes within a community setting that promote lifestyle choices, independence, and control over one’s life.

About the Role

What is Bank Work?

Bank work is flexible work to support when the need arises within the service. We use bank staff to support our permanent staff members when gaps are identified, (sickness/holidays/heightened demand) This is not a permanent contract of employment.

• Commitment to quality and being the best you can be
• Treating those you support with compassion
• Showing dignity and respect to those receiving care
• Trust and respect for all team members
• Teamwork and collaboration
• Good communication skills
• Flexibility and adaptability
• Willingness to support a range of services and partners
• Knowledge of delivering needs for older adults (desirable, but not essential)

About You

We are looking for individuals with the right values, behaviours, and attitudes to join our team! No previous experience or qualifications are necessary – we will support you in growing and developing into an excellent care worker. Above all, we seek someone with empathy and passion who can make a positive difference in someone’s day.

If you are interested in this post and require more details or just to chat through the role and what’s involved, please contact Care Service Manager for service: Susan Lane by email [e-mail].

Interview date:

TBC

No Agencies Please.

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.

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.

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

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

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 anyone working in a post with children or vulnerable groups will be expected to undertake an Enhanced DBS check with/without barred list checks.