Care Assistant

at  Bath and North East Somerset Council

JOIN OUR TEAM AS A CARE ASSISTANT AT COMBE LEA, MIDSOMER NORTON !

Are you passionate about providing exceptional care and support to older adults? Bath & North East Somerset Council is seeking a dedicated Care Assistant to join our team at Combe Lea, a vibrant Community Resource Centre in Midsomer Norton.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Assist residents with personal care activities such as washing, personal hygiene and dressing.
• Promote resident’s independence, choice, dignity, and respect by delivering the best standards of person-centred care.
• Adhere to and complete accurate and timely records of the care and support provided to residents.
• Providing support to access third party and NHS services.
• Be a strong team player and work on own initiative when needed.
• Promote positive lifestyle choices, offering individuals the opportunity and motivation to achieve their best.

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.

For more details or an informal chat about the role, please contact, Deputy Manager, Kerry Love on 0797 123 9581 or email kerry-ann_love@bathnes.gov.uk.

• Please note the welcome payment is 5% of the starting salary offered