Senior Night Care Assistant

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

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.

If you are interested in this post and require more details or just to chat through the role and whats involved please contact Kerry Love Deputy Manager or call (01225) 396552.

Interview date: 02/11/2026

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 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.