Bank Care Assistant (Extra Care)

Bath & North East Somerset Council; Bath; Hybrid; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Part time

Job summary

Bath & North East Somerset Council is seeking a Bank Care Assistant in Bath. This flexible role involves supporting permanent staff during shortages due to sickness, holidays, or increased demand. Ideal candidates will exhibit empathy, good communication skills, and a commitment to quality. No previous experience is required, as training will be provided. The position necessitates an Enhanced DBS Check, and the council emphasizes safeguarding and promoting welfare for vulnerable groups.

Qualifications

• No previous experience or qualifications are required.
• Commitment to quality and being the best you can be.
• Willingness to support a range of services and partners.

Responsibilities

• Support permanent staff during gaps in service.
• Treat those you support with compassion.
• Show dignity and respect to those receiving care.

Skills

Empathy

Communication skills

Teamwork

Flexibility

Adaptability

Job description

Bank Care Assistant

Flexible bank work to support our permanent staff when gaps arise during weekdays, weekends, nights, and bank holidays. This role is not a permanent contract.

Locations

The Orchard, Bath (Extra Care)

Settings

• Care Residential Centre – residential care home for 30 to 45 adults, including those with dementia.
• Extra Care – individual homes within a community setting that promote independence and autonomy.

About You

We are looking for individuals with empathy and passion. No previous experience or qualifications are required; we will support you in growing and developing into an excellent care worker.

Bank Work

Bank work is flexible, used when gaps in staff are identified due to sickness, holidays, or heightened demand.

Responsibilities & Qualities

• 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)

Contact

Contact Care Service Manager Megan McMullen by email: [e-mail]

Legal

This role is subject to an Enhanced DBS Check. The Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people, and vulnerable groups and expects all employees to share this commitment.