Senior Night Care Assistant

Bath & North East Somerset Council; Midsomer Norton; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Welcome payment 5% of starting salary

Enhanced pay opportunities

Job summary

Bath & North East Somerset Council seeks a Senior Support Worker for Combe Lea in Midsomer Norton, Somerset. You will supervise shifts, support the Registered Manager, and ensure high-quality care for residents with dementia in a 30-bed home.

The role covers a 4-week rolling rota with weekend and bank holiday coverage, 33 hours on weekdays plus 12-hour night shifts, and a probationary period. You will also participate in audits, staff development, and ongoing quality improvement to maintain a

Qualifications

• Knowledge of CQC regulations and care standards.
• Experience supervising care staff and coordinating shifts.
• Ability to contribute to audit and staff development processes.

Responsibilities

• Supervise staff and manage shifts across a 4-week rolling rota.
• Rota cover, audits and staff development to maintain high care standards.
• Support the Registered Manager and contribute to day-to-day management of the home.

Skills

Senior Support Worker experience

CQC regulations knowledge

Shift supervision

Job description

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

This post attracts a welcome payment of 5% of the starting salary for the grade to enable individuals to join our permanent workforce. This is payable upon successful completion of your probationary period and is subject to eligibility criteria.

Enhanced Pay Opportunities

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

About The Team

We are looking to recruit a dedicated, experienced Senior Support Worker to join our fabulous team at Combe Lea. Combe Lea is a purpose built 30 bedded residential care home. We support older adults living with varying degrees of frailty and a diagnosis of Dementia in a homely environment. Combe Lea is situated in Midsomer Norton, Somerset and is based over 3 floors.

About The Role

As a Senior Support Worker, you will be working in a supervisory position supporting the Registered Manager with maintaining exceptional high levels of care and support to the residents.

You will be responsible for managing shifts over a 4-week rolling rota which includes alternative weekends and Bank Holidays. This is a permanent role of 33 hours per weekdays and nights 12 hour shifts with one hour break.

Your duties will include dealing with the day-to-day management of Combe Lea, supervision of staff, rota cover, undertaking audits and staff development.

This post also attracts a welcome payment of 5% of the starting salary for the grade to enable new individuals to join our permanent workforce. This is payable upon successful completion of your probationary period and is subject to eligibility criteria.

About You

You will be required to have a good knowledge and understanding of CQC regulations, following policy and procedure in a proactive manner.

You will be a dedicated and experienced Senior Support Worker who is able to support the Registered Manager with maintaining exceptional high levels of care and support to the residents, whilst contributing to the day-to-day management of the home, supervision of staff, rota cover, undertaking audits and staff development.

Interview date: 02/11/2026

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.

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

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

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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.