Bank Senior Care Assistant

Bath and North East Somerset Council; Bath; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A local council in Bath is looking for a Bank Senior Care Assistant. This flexible role requires individuals with empathy and strong communication skills to support elderly residents with varying needs. No prior experience is necessary, and you will make a positive impact on the lives of those in your care. This position offers enhanced pay opportunities for weekend, night, and bank holiday shifts, making it a rewarding role in the community.

Benefits

Enhanced pay opportunities

Supportive work environment

Qualifications

• No previous experience or qualifications necessary; support will be provided.
• Willingness to support a range of services and partners.
• Knowledge of delivering needs for older adults (desirable but not essential).

Responsibilities

• Provide care and support to residents with various needs.
• Work on a flexible schedule based on demand.
• Support permanent staff during sickness or holidays.

Skills

Empathy

Good communication skills

Flexibility

Teamwork

Compassion

Job description

Join Our Team as a Bank Senior Care Assistant!

Enhanced Pay Opportunities

We provide additional pay enhancements for all roles, applicable to shifts worked during weekends, nights, and bank holidays

Location Available :

• Cleeve Court Twerton, Bath (Care Residential Centre)

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.

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.

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.

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)

If you’re looking for a fulfilling role that brings joy to our residents, we want to hear from you! Apply now and become the star our lovely residents deserve.

If you are interested in this post and require more details or just to chat through the role and what’s involved, please contact Deputy Managers for service : [e-mail]. or [e-mail].

Interview date : TBA

This is a rolling advert applications will be checked weekly, and we will shortlist and interview on a rolling basis.

About Bath & North East Somerset Council.

Working at Bath & 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 & 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 & North East Somerset Council we have one overriding purpose to improve peoples live. 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

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.