Senior Care Assistant (Extra Care)

Bath & North East Somerset Council; Bath; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Bath & North East Somerset Council seeks a compassionate Extra Care Shift Leader to support adults in their homes at Avondown House. This rewarding role involves managing care teams and ensuring quality support for vulnerable older adults, promoting independence and dignity in a community setting.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in care is essential.
• Commitment to delivering quality care.

Responsibilities

• Assist in managing and supporting the team in day-to-day duties.
• Monitor the general health and well-being of tenants.
• Ensure proper control and recording of medications.

Skills

Compassion

Reliability

Team Management

Job description

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

About the Role

We are seeking a compassionate, caring, and reliable Extra Care Shift leader to join our dedicated and outstanding team at one of our Extra Care schemes, Avondown House. This is a rewarding role where you will provide essential care and support to adults living in their own homes within a vibrant community atmosphere.

The role involves a rota system which includes early (starting at 7.30am) and late shifts (ending at 10.15pm) and potential working on weekends with some bank holidays for which generous enhancements are paid.

The role, as part of the management team, ensures the provision of holistic person-centred care and practical support as determined by the assessed needs of tenants, to enable individuals to live as independently as possible with dignity and choice.

We promote and maintain a supportive living environment to meet the needs of vulnerable older adults including those with dementia.

Duties:

• Assist in managing and supporting the team in the performance of their day-to-day duties, including the allocation of work rotas, undertaking one to one and group supervision and support, developing skills and awareness and identifying training needs.
• Assist the Extra Care Manager and the care team in the preparation, implementation and review of individual care plans, care records and risk assessments, attending reviews, and being involved in tenants’ assessments
• Monitor the general health and well-being of tenants ensuring early intervention where necessary to avoid hospital admission.
• Ensure the proper control, recording and issuing of medications as prescribed by a medical practitioner
• This is a challenging but rewarding role. Previous experience of working in care and a commitment to deliver quality care is essential

About You

• We welcome individuals from all backgrounds who are eager to contribute to our community. Whether you have previous experience in care or are new to the field, this role offers a fantastic opportunity to develop your career and gain hands-on experience in a supportive environment.

If you are interested in this post and require more details or just to chat through the role and what’s involved, please contact our Manager, Claire Nolan, at [e-mail] or call 07816196462

Interview date: 30^th June 2025

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

About Bath & North East Somerset Council.

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

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.