Bank Care Assistant

Jobtrain; Keynsham; On-site; GBP 15,000 - 18,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Enhanced Pay Opportunities

Flexible bank work

Job summary

Bath and North East Somerset Council is seeking empathetic individuals to join our bank care worker team. We welcome applicants with the right values and attitudes and will provide training to grow into a caring professional.

Bank roles support permanent staff when gaps arise. This is flexible, not a permanent contract, and pays enhanced rates for weekends, nights, and bank holidays.

Qualifications

• Commitment to quality and delivering compassionate care.
• Treating those you support with dignity and respect.
• Demonstrating teamwork and effective communication.

Responsibilities

• Support residents in various care settings as needed.
• Provide flexible bank staffing to cover gaps (sickness/holidays).
• Uphold safeguarding and quality standards in line with council policies.

Skills

Commitment to quality

Compassion

Dignity and respect

Trust and respect

Teamwork

Communication skills

Flexibility

Willingness to support multiple needs

Knowledge of older adults needs (des)

Job description

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.

About the Team

At Bath & 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.

About the Role

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.

About You

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. We're seeking individuals who share our values and can demonstrate:

• 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)

Interview date: 14/10/2026

*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 Basic 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.