Night Care Assistant

Bath & North East Somerset Council; Bath; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Part time

Job summary

A local government council in Bath is seeking a dedicated Extra Care Night Support Worker. This role involves assisting tenants with personal care while promoting their independence and dignity in a supportive environment. Ideal for those committed to delivering quality care, with training provided. The position is for 25 hours a week, on a fixed rota including nights, weekends, and bank holidays.

Qualifications

• Previous experience of working in care would be an advantage.
• Commitment to quality care is essential.
• Full training will be provided.

Responsibilities

• Assist tenants with personal care activities such as washing and dressing.
• Promote tenant’s independence and dignity.
• Complete accurate records of care provided.

Job description

Overview

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

At Bath & Northeast Somerset Council we provide innovative training to develop skills, inspire individuals, enrich the wider community, and encourage all to achieve and progress.

We are looking for a dedicated, enthusiastic, and motivated person to work on a permanent basis within one of our Extra Care schemes as an Extra Care Night Support Worker. The Orchard is based in Combe Down, Bath.

This role is for waking night of 25 hours per week, the shifts run from 9.30pm to 8am the following day. The successful applicant will join a well-established to deliver high quality care to individuals in their own homes. You will be working on a part time basis on a fixed 4-week rota which will include weekends and bank holidays.

What is Extra Care?

Extra Care Housing is for adults, who have some care needs, with an assured tenancy in a self-contained flat in a purpose-built or adapted scheme. Our Extra care housing services have been rated ‘Good’ by the Care Quality Commission (CQC) in June 2022.

As an Extra Care Night Support Worker, you will:

• 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.

About You

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. This opportunity is ideal for an individual aiming to develop their career and gain hands on experience in a thriving and friendly workplace.

We like to ensure that we encourage people to be empowered in a supportive environment.

If you believe that you can make a real and positive difference to the lives of our tenants, 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 contact the Service Manager Megan McMullen by email: Megan McMullen [e-mail]

Interview date: TBC

No Agencies, Please

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

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.