Bank Senior Care Assistant

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

We are looking for Bank Senior Support Workers to join our team and work across two care homes within Bath and Northeast Somerset Council on a Casual basis.

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

About the Role

(This is a rolling advert. Applications will be reviewed weekly)

Your responsibilities will include:

• You are responsible for leading the shifts, ensuring the staff are providing meaningful engagement and activity throughout the day.
• You will ensure the care floor is staffed appropriately, providing guidance and support with key staff at Supervision.
• You will have a good knowledge and understanding of CQC regulations, following policy and procedure in a proactive manner.
• You will be able to support and guide the staff in any emergency. Undertake audits, proving positive feedback to staff with audit outcomes.

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.

To find out more about our service and our work please visit : https://www.proudtocarebathnes.org.uk/

If you are interested in this post and require more details after reading the job description or just to chat through the role and what’s involved, please contact, Kerry Love on 01225 396552 you can also contact them via email kerry-ann_love@bathnes.gov.uk

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: Applications will be checked weekly, and we will shortlist and interview on a rolling basis. We reserve the right to close this role at any time.

*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 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 athttps://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.