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Bank Care Assistant

Bath and North East Somerset Council

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Salary

£27,274 to £28,608

Contract

Permanent

Hours

Part time

Closing date

31 March 2027

163 days left

Job description

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

Your commitment deserves recognition. We offer additional pay enhancements for shifts worked during weekends, nights, and bank holidays.

We are looking for Care Assistants to join our growing team. Based in one of our Community Resource Centres at Cleeve Court Twerton, Bath. Working towards being a dementia home of excellence.

Cleeve Court offers a supportive atmosphere which is in Twerton, Bath delivering residential/dementia care, and this is easily accessible via public transport or car.

  • 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.

Previous experience of working in care would be an advantage, but a commitment to deliver quality person-centred 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.

If you believe that you can make a real and positive difference to the lives of our residents, we would love to hear from you.

#proudtocarebathnes

If you are interested in this post and require more details or just to chat through the role and what’s involved, please contact Julia Archer, Registered Manager, on Julia_Archer@BATHNES.GOV.UK.

Interview date: TBC

This is a rolling advert – applications are reviewed weekly, and interviews arranged on an ongoing basis.

  • 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.

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

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.

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 https://jobsandcareers.bathnes.gov.uk/why-work-us/our-benefits

At Bath and North East Somerset Council we have one overriding purpose – to improve peoples lives. Find out more about our values at https://jobsandcareers.bathnes.gov.uk/why-work-us/our-values

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 athttps://beta.bathnes.gov.uk/equality-and-diversity

We are a Disability Confident Employer – find out more at https://shorturl.at/ajrsW

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. 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.

How to apply

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Provenance

Source

LG Jobs

First seen

6 October 2026

Last checked

18 October 2026

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