Nights Care Assistant

At Bath & North East Somerset Council we have one overriding purpose to improve people’s 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. What is a Community Resource Centre (CRC)? Bath and North East Somerset have two care homes which are Community Resource Centres located in Bath and Midsomer Norton. Each Community Resource Centre includes a residential care home for between 30 and 45 people, and these homes provide important services to older people in our community. We provide care and health services in a comfortable, safe environment for older vulnerable adults with a variety of disabilities, including dementia. Combe Lea Combe Lea is a residential care home that provides care and health services in a safe environment for older vulnerable adults with a variety of disabilities. It offers a broad range of activities which aim to promote independence by developing or maintaining and enhancing people’s skills, interests and abilities. As a Night Care Assistant: You will be a good team player and have great communication skills. You will be able to develop appropriate and professional relationships with our residents and carers, valuing them as individuals, and establishing and maintaining effective communication. You will promote and maintain person-centred service and operate safely appropriate equipment with training. We provide care to the standard we expect for ourselves and our families. We offer a working environment where high quality care and compassion are respected and rewarded. About you Previous comprehensive experience of working in care is desirable, but a commitment to deliver quality care is essential. We 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, we would love to hear from you. Why B&NES Council? We offer a wide range of benefits, including: A competitive salary package. A range of flexible working and hybrid working options, including flexi-time, four regional offices, and home-working, dependent on service requirements. A generous holiday allowance and special leave provisions. The Local Government Pension Scheme. A comprehensive Employee Assistance Programme. Professional and personal development including in-house training and accredited qualifications. Discount scheme including the VECTIS card for local discounts. Interested to find out more? If you are interested in this post and require more details, please contact Kerry Love, Deputy Manager on 0797 123 9581 or email kerry-ann_love@bathnes.gov.uk. About Bath & North East Somerset Council. Working at Bath & 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. 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. We are unable to sponsor candidates for this role under the Home Office Tier 2 points-based system (skilled worker route), therefore you must be able to obtain and provide your own right to work in the UK.

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