Care Assistant (Extra Care)

at  Bath and North East Somerset Council

ABOUT THE TEAM

This permanent role is for 17.5 hours per week and involves a rota system which will involve working late shifts from 5 pm to 10 pm. You also will be working every other weekend with some bank holidays for which enhancements are paid.
The Hawthorn Court offers a vibrant community atmosphere which is in Keynsham, and this is easily accessible via public transport or car.

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.

ABOUT THE ROLE

As an Extra Care Support Worker, 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.

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.
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. Please refer to the Home Office Right to Work Checklist which provides details of which documents are acceptable. Should you be shortlisted you will be asked to bring your right to work documents with you to your interview so they can be copied and verified at that stage’.