Senior Care Assistant (Extra Care)

At Bath & North East Somerset Council we have one overriding purpose to improve peoples 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.

We are looking for an Extra Care Shift Leader to be based in one of our Extra Care Services at Hawthorn Court on a part time basis.

This permanent role is for 24.5 hours per week and involves a rota system which will involve working a combination of early (starting at 7:30 am) and late shifts (finishes at 10:15pm). You also will be working every other weekend with some bank holidays for which enhancements are paid.

The Hawthorn Court offers a vibrant community atmosphere which is in Keynsham and this is easily accessible via public transport or car.

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.

We are looking for someone with excellent communication skills who is approachable and able to interact confidently with colleagues other professionals and members of the public including service users their families and carers. The ability to communicate with clarity and empathy is vital.

This post would suit someone who thrives in a busy team who can think on their feet and who is able to cope with conflicting demands and deadlines and can be proactive in identifying and resolving problems.

One of the councils strategic objectives is to ensure we deliver excellent quality care services. To support this objective and aid individuals living within their own home environment we are seeking to appoint a compassionate caring and reliable experienced senior care worker.

About You

Previous comprehensive experience of supervising a team in a care setting is essential as is a commitment to delivering quality care . We like to ensure that we encourage people to be empowered in a supportive environment. We would welcome applicants from different employment backgrounds such as nursing learning disabilities and health care.

If you believe that you can make a real and positive difference to the lives of our tenants and staff we would love to hear from you.

If you are interested in this post and require more details or just to chat through the role and whats involved please contact Malgorzata Staszak-Niedopytalsk Extra Care Service Manager

Interview date: TBC

No Agencies Please.

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.

*Please note BANES Council operates a policy of prior consideration for roles for any individual on the Councils 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 Bath and North East Somerset Council we have one overriding purpose to improve peoples lives. Find out more about our values at 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

We are a Disability Confident Employer find out more at 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 Basic 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.