Care Assistant (Extra Care)

Bath & North East Somerset Council; Bath; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A local council in England is seeking a Care Assistant (Extra Care) to help individuals live independently within their community. The role offers comprehensive training and the chance to make a real impact by transforming lives. Ideal candidates will be kind-hearted and enthusiastic, with a passion for helping others. Enhanced pay opportunities are available for shifts during weekends and bank holidays.

Benefits

Welcome payment of 5% of starting salary

Additional pay enhancements for weekends and nights

Comprehensive training provided

Qualifications

• Passionate about helping others.
• No prior experience required; full training provided.

Responsibilities

• Empower residents to live independently.
• Collaborate with trusted care providers.
• Support adults in a warm community.

Job description

Overview

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

This post attracts a welcome payment of 5% of the starting salary for the grade to enable individuals to join our permanent workforce. This is payable upon successful completion of your probationary period and is subject to eligibility criteria.

About the Role

We’re looking for kind-hearted, dependable, and enthusiastic Care assistant (Extra Care) to join our dedicated team at Avondown House, one of our vibrant Extra Care schemes. This is more than just a job – it’s a chance to make a real difference every single day by supporting adults to live independently in their own homes, within a warm and welcoming community.

Enhanced Pay Opportunities

We provide additional pay enhancements for all roles, applicable to shifts worked during weekends, nights, and bank holidays. These enhancements are offered in addition to the standard hourly rate. For further details, please don’t hesitate to get in touch.

Make a Real Difference

• Transform Lives – Empower residents to live with dignity and independence.
• Team Spirit – Join a friendly, skilled, and supportive team who care deeply about what they do.
• Grow Your Network – Collaborate with trusted care providers and third-party partners.

About You

We welcome people from all walks of life. Whether you’ve worked in care before or are exploring a new career path, if you’re passionate about helping others, we’d love to hear from you. This is a fantastic opportunity to gain hands-on experience and grow your career in a nurturing environment.

No experience? No problem.

We provide full training, so whether you're starting out or looking for a fresh challenge, we’ll support you every step of the way.

Interested?

If you’d like to know more or simply have a chat about the role, please contact our Manager, Claire Nolan, at [e-mail] or call 07816 196462.

Interview dates: TBC.

Please note that this advert may close earlier than the stated closing date due to high demand. We advise all interested candidates to apply as soon as possible

Please No Agencies.

Bath & North-East Somerset Council operates a policy of prior consideration for individuals on our at-risk register (redeployees). If a redeployee meets the essential criteria, they will be considered ahead of external applicants.