Care Assistant
Posting date: | 16 May 2025 |
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Salary: | £24,790 to £25,183 per year, pro rata |
Additional salary information: | £24,790 - £25,183 per annum. (£12.85 - £13.05 per hour) + Welcome Payment- Pay Award Pending |
Hours: | Full time |
Closing date: | 01 June 2025 |
Location: | BA3 2RD |
Remote working: | On-site only |
Company: | Bath & North East Somerset Council |
Job type: | Permanent |
Job reference: | RITM0211317 |
Summary
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.
About Combe Lea:
Combe Lea is a residential care home providing care and health services in a safe environment for older adults with a variety of disabilities. Our aim is to promote independence and enhance the skills, interests, and abilities of our residents through a broad range of activities.
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.
About You:
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.
Interested in Joining Us?
If you believe you can make a real and positive difference in the lives of our residents, we would love to hear from you.
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.
Interview Date : TBC
We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.
Please note Applications will be checked weekly and we will shortlist and interview on a rolling basis.
Please note the Council operates a policy of prior consideration for roles for any individual on the Council’s at-risk register. This means should a redeployee express an interest in this role, providing they meet the essential criteria for the role they will be considered.
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