Senior Care Assistant - The Orchard

Job description

Job responsibilities

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

Welcome Payment 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.

Join Our Dynamic Team as a Senior Care Assistant!

We're on the lookout for passionate, proactive individuals to join our vibrant community at The Orchard. As a Senior Care Assistant, you’ll be at the heart of our mission to support independent living with dignity and compassion.

• Generous Holiday: Start with 26 days plus bank holiday entitlement.
• Secure Future: Local Government Pension Scheme.
• Professional Growth: Ongoing learning and career development.
• Competitive Pay: Plus, company sick pay.
• Welcome Bonus: 5% of your starting salary upon probation completion.
• Health & Wellbeing: Free, confidential Employee Assistance Programme.
• Flexible Perks: Cycle scheme and Vectis card discounts.

Make a Difference Every Day:

• Impact lives and promote independence.
• Join a passionate, experienced team.
• Collaborate with top providers and partners.

• Lead and motivate a dedicated care team.
• Deliver outstanding care services.
• Communicate with clarity and empathy.
• Manage multiple tasks and solve problems efficiently.

Ideal Candidate:

• Excellent communicator with a caring approach.
• Thrives in a busy team environment.
• Experienced in senior care roles (a plus).

• Shifts: Early starts at 7:30 AM and the late shift finishes at 10:15 PM.
• Schedule: Every other weekend and some bank holidays with extra pay.

Seize this rewarding opportunity and apply online now!

Embrace the Challenge. Make a Difference. Join Us!

Be a catalyst for change. Elevate your career. Join the Orchard family today!

If you are interested in this post and require more details or just to chat through the role and what’s involved, please contact Megan McMullen, Extra Care Service Manager on 07530263250 or email megan_mcmullen@bathnes.gov.uk

Interview date: TBC

Please note Applications will be checked weekly and we will shortlist and interview on a rolling basis. 

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.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Possession of the Care Certificate and a willingness and ability to obtain Level 3 Diploma in Adult Care (or relevant equivalent) is essential.

Desirable

• A commitment to and responsibility for personal and professional development and actively to take advantage of upskilling through relevant apprenticeship standards and training opportunities for both yourself and others

Experience

Essential

• Personal experience in a similar care setting, including life experience.

Desirable

• To have had previous managerial/supervisory experience in residential care of older people would be an advantage

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Employer details

Employer name

Bath & North East Somerset Council

Address

The Orchard

Bath

Bath and North East Somerset

BA2 5JF

Employer's website

https://beta.bathnes.gov.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)