Care Assistant

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

Job summary

Join Bath & North East Somerset Council as a Care Assistant and make a positive impact on residents' lives in a community-focused environment. This position offers 18 hours of work per week with a rota that includes weekends and holidays, supporting residents in a dementia care setting while promoting dignity and independence. Ideal for those seeking to develop their careers in a compassionate and inclusive atmosphere.

Benefits

Supportive atmosphere

Flexible work-life balance

Qualifications

• Previous experience in care advantageous.
• Commitment to quality person-centred care essential.
• Full training provided for career development.

Responsibilities

• Assist residents with personal care activities.
• Promote independence, choice, dignity, and respect.
• Complete accurate records of care provided.

Skills

Personal care

Teamwork

Communication

Empathy

Job description

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

We are looking for a Care Assistant to join are growing team. Based in one of our Community Resource Centres at Cleeve Court Twerton, Bath. Working towards being a dementia home of excellence.

This role is for 18 hours per week and involves a rota system with some weekends and bank holidays for which enhancements are paid.

Cleeve Court offers a supportive atmosphere which is in Twerton, Bath delivering residential/ dementia care, and this is easily accessible via public transport or car.

As a Care Assistant, you will:

• Assist residents with personal care activities such as washing, personal hygiene and dressing.
• Promote resident’s independence, choice, dignity, and respect by delivering the best standards of person-centred care.
• Adhere to and complete accurate and timely records of the care and support provided to residents.
• Providing support to access third party and NHS services.
• Be a strong team player and work on own initiative when needed.
• Promote positive lifestyle choices, offering individuals the opportunity and motivation to achieve their best.

About You

Previous experience of working in care would be an advantage, but a commitment to deliver quality person-centred care is essential and full training will be provided. This opportunity is ideal for an individual aiming to develop their career and gain hands on experience in a thriving and friendly workplace.

If you believe that you can make a real and positive difference to the lives of our residents, we would love to hear from you.

Interested to find out more?

If you are interested in this post and require more details after reading the job description or just to chat through the role and what’s involved, please email [e-mail] .

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Interview date: TBC

No Agencies Please.

Please note the Council operates a policy of prior consideration for roles for any individual on the Council’s at-risk register. This means should a redeployee express an interest in this role, providing they meet the essential criteria for the role they will be considered.

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.