Night Senior Support Worker

Bath & North East Somerset Council; Bath; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 25,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Enhanced pay opportunities

Job summary

Bath & North East Somerset Council is seeking a Senior Support Worker for Cleeve Court in Bath. This fixed-term role (6 months) is 27.5 hours per week, involving supervisory duties and close work with the Registered Manager to maintain high standards of care for residents.

The role requires knowledge of CQC regulations and safeguarding, with responsibilities including rota management, staff development, and medication administration.

Qualifications

• Experience leading a team in a supervisory capacity.
• Knowledge of CQC regulations and safeguarding.
• Experience in elder care or related settings.
• Ability to manage rota cover and staff development.

Responsibilities

• Supervise staff and support the Registered Manager in daily care operations.
• Manage rota cover and conduct audits.
• Administer medication.
• Ensure compliance with policies and safeguarding.

Skills

Team leadership

Supervisory experience

Medication administration

CQC regulations knowledge

Job description

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

Enhanced Pay Opportunities

We provide additional pay enhancements for all roles, applicable to shifts worked during weekends, nights, and bank holidays.

About the Team

Cleeve Court is a purpose built 45 bedded residential care home. We support older adults living with varying degrees of frailty and a diagnosis of Dementia in a homely environment. Cleeve Court is situated in Twerton, Bath and is based over 2 floors. It is easily accessible by public transport. This a fixed term contract for 6 months and covers 27.5 hours weekly over a two week rota.

About the Role

As a Senior Support Worker:

• You will be working in a supervisory position supporting the Registered Manager with maintaining exceptionally high levels of care and support to the residents.

• Your duties will include dealing with the day-to-day management of Cleeve Court, supervision of staff, rota cover, undertaking audits and staff development.
• Administration of medication
• You will be required to have a good knowledge and understanding of CQC regulations, following policy and procedure in a proactive manner.

About You

We would welcome applications from a variety of different employment backgrounds for example nursing, domiciliary care, learning disabilities, healthcare etc. Where fundamentally, you have experience of leading a team in a supervisory capacity.

Interview date: TBC

About Bath and North East Somerset Council.

Working at Bath and 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 and 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 and North East Somerset Council we have one overriding purpose – to improve peoples lives. 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

The Council is committed to having a diverse and inclusive workforce. Applications for job-share, part-time and flexible working arrangements are welcomed and will be considered in line with business needs.

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.

*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.