Night Care Assistant

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

Job summary

Bath & North East Somerset Council is seeking a Night Care Assistant for their residential care home in Midsomer Norton. The role involves supporting residents to maintain independence and enjoy their lives. Ideal candidates will have a commitment to quality care, with experience in care being desirable but not essential. The Council offers competitive salaries, flexible working options, and professional development opportunities.

Benefits

Competitive salaries

Flexible working options

Generous holidays

Pension schemes

Wellbeing support

Professional development

Discounts

Qualifications

• Experience in care is desirable but not essential.
• Commitment to quality care is crucial.

Responsibilities

• Support residents in maintaining independence.
• Build professional relationships with residents and carers.
• Promote person-centred care.

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Job description

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

This post offers a welcome payment of 5% of the starting salary for the grade, payable upon successful completion of your probationary period, subject to eligibility criteria.

What is a Community Resource Centre (CRC)?

Bath and North East Somerset have two care homes functioning as Community Resource Centres in Bath and Midsomer Norton. Each includes a residential care home for 30 to 45 residents, providing essential services to older people, including those with disabilities and dementia.

About Combe Lea

Combe Lea is a residential care home offering care and health services in a safe environment for older vulnerable adults. The home promotes independence and maintains residents' skills, interests, and abilities.

Night Care Assistant Role

As a Night Care Assistant, you will work with a dedicated team to support residents in maintaining independence and enjoying their lives.

Key responsibilities include:

• Being a good team player with excellent communication skills
• Building professional, respectful relationships with residents and carers
• Promoting person-centred care and operating equipment safely with training

About You

Experience in care is desirable but not essential; a commitment to quality care is crucial. We welcome applicants from diverse backgrounds, including nursing, learning disabilities, and healthcare.

Why Join B&NES Council?

We offer competitive salaries, flexible working options, generous holidays, pension schemes, wellbeing support, professional development, and discounts.

Interested?

For more information or to discuss the role, contact Kerry Love, Deputy Manager, at 0797 123 9581 or [e-mail].

Please note, we prioritize internal applicants on the Council’s at-risk register.