Bank Senior Nights Support Worker

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

Job summary

A local council in England is seeking a Bank Senior Nights Care Assistant to lead a team in providing exceptional care to older adults. This role involves flexibility in work hours and requires previous experience in care, strong communication skills, and a passion for making a difference. Candidates will support a range of services while ensuring dignity and compassion in care delivery. The position is casual and ideal for those seeking a fulfilling and impactful role in the community.

Benefits

Enhanced pay for weekends, nights, and bank holidays

Flexible bank work

Qualifications

• Previous experience and qualifications in care, plus experience leading a team.
• Empathy, passion, and a commitment to making a real difference.
• Strong communication skills and a collaborative approach.
• Flexibility and adaptability to support a range of services.
• Knowledge of older adult care needs (desirable, but not essential).

Responsibilities

• Lead a team to deliver exceptional care and support.
• Create a positive environment where dignity, respect, and compassion are prioritized.

Job description

At Bath & North East Somerset Council we have one overriding purpose to improve people's lives.

Join Our Team as a Bank Senior Nights Care Assistant!

At Bath & North East Somerset Council, our purpose is simple : to improve people’s lives . We provide care and support to residents across BANES, ensuring those who need us most receive compassionate, high-quality care.

Why Join Us?

• Enhanced Pay : Additional pay enhancements for shifts worked during weekends, nights, and bank holidays.
• Flexible Bank Work : Support our services when needed covering gaps due to sickness, holidays, or increased demand. Please note : this is not a permanent contract but casual position.

Location

• Cleeve Court Twerton, Bath

A welcoming Care Residential Centre offering a safe and comfortable home for 3045 older adults with a range of needs, including dementia, physical disabilities, and frailty.

About the Role

As a Bank Senior Nights Care Assistant , you’ll lead a team to deliver exceptional care and support. You’ll help create a positive environment where dignity, respect, and compassion are at the heart of everything we do.

About You

We're looking for someone with :

• Previous experience and qualifications in care, plus experience leading a team.
• Empathy, passion, and a commitment to making a real difference.
• Strong communication skills and a collaborative approach.
• Flexibility and adaptability to support a range of services.
• Knowledge of older adult care needs (desirable, but not essential).

Our Values

• Commitment to quality and being the best you can be.
• Treating those you support with compassion, dignity, and respect.
• Trust and respect for all team members.
• Teamwork and collaboration.

Interested to find out more?

If you’re ready for a rewarding role that brings joy to our residents, we’d love to hear from you!

Contact us for more details or an informal chat :

• Julia Archer (Registered Manager) [e-mail]
• Hazel Baber (Deputy Manager) [e-mail]
• Anne-Marie Sage (Deputy Manager) [e-mail]

Interview Date : TBA

This is a rolling advert applications are reviewed weekly, and interviews arranged on an ongoing basis.

Please, no agencies.

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 / 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.