At Bath & North-East Somerset Council we have one overriding purpose to improve people’s lives.
Looking for a role where you can truly make a difference every day? Join us and help shape a caring community.
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
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.
About The Role
We’re looking for kind-hearted, dependable, and enthusiastic Care assistant (Extra Care) to join our dedicated team at Avondown House, one of our vibrant Extra Care schemes. This is more than just a job it’s a chance to make a real difference every single day by supporting adults to live independently in their own homes, within a warm and welcoming community.
This role is for 19.75 hours per week. The successful applicant will join a well-established team to deliver high quality care to individuals in their own homes. You will be working on a part time basis on a fixed 4-week rota which will include weekends and bank holidays.
As a Care Assistant (Extra Care), You Will
- Assist tenants with personal care activities such as washing, personal hygiene and dressing
- Promote tenant’s independence, choice, dignity, and respect by delivering the best standards of care
- Adhere to and complete accurate and timely records of the care and support provided to tenants
- Providing support to access third party and NHS services
- Be a strong team player and work on own initiative when needed
- Promote lifestyle choice, offering individuals the opportunity and motivation to retain independence and stay in control of their lives.
Make a Real Difference
- Transform Lives Empower tenants to live with dignity and independence.
- Team Spirit Join a friendly, skilled, and supportive team who care deeply about what they do.
- Grow Your Network Collaborate with trusted care providers and third-party partners.
About You
Previous experience of working in care would be an advantage, but a commitment to deliver quality care is essential and full training will be provided. This opportunity is ideal for an individual aiming to develop their career and gain hands on experience in a thriving and friendly workplace.
We like to ensure that we encourage people to be empowered in a supportive environment.
If you believe that you can make a real and positive difference to the lives of our tenants, we would love to hear from you!
Interested to find out more?
If you’d like to know more or simply have a chat about the role, please contact our Manager, Claire Nolan, at or call 07816 196462.
Interview dates: TBC.
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 No Agencies.
- 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
At Bath and North East Somerset Council we have one overriding purpose to improve peoples lives. Find out more about our values at
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/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.
