Extra Care Support Worker - Flexible Shifts & Enhanced Pay

Bath and North East Somerset Council; Keynsham; On-site; GBP 11,000 - 14,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Welcome payment

Shift enhancements for weekends/nights

Job summary

Bath and North East Somerset Council is seeking two Extra Care Support Worker roles to be based at Hawthorn Court in Keynsham. One role is 21 hours per week on a fixed rota 08:00-14:30, the other 21.87 hours per week with shifts 07:30-14:00 and 14:30-21:30, with every other weekend and some bank holidays enhanced pay.

Full training is provided, and prior care experience is advantageous. The council is disability confident and offers a supportive, empowering environment with DBS checks where

Qualifications

• Previous experience of working in care would be an advantage, but a commitment to deliver quality care is essential and full training will be provided.

Responsibilities

• Assist tenants with personal care activities such as washing, personal hygiene and dressing.
• Promote tenant’s independence, choice, dignity, and respect by delivering the best standards of care.
• Adhere to and complete accurate and timely records of the care and support provided to tenants.
• Providing support to access third party and NHS services.
• Be a strong team player and work on own initiative when needed.
• Promote lifestyle choice, offering individuals the opportunity and motivation to retain independence and stay in control of their lives.

Skills

Care experience

Willing to train

Job description

Bath and North East Somerset Council is seeking two Extra Care Support Worker roles to be based at Hawthorn Court in Keynsham. One role is 21 hours per week on a fixed rota 08:00-14:30, the other 21.87 hours per week with shifts 07:30-14:00 and 14:30-21:30, with every other weekend and some bank holidays enhanced pay.

Full training is provided, and prior care experience is advantageous. The council is disability confident and offers a supportive, empowering environment with DBS checks where