Night Care Assistant
| Posting date: | 23 September 2025 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £26,403 to £27,694 per year, pro rata |
| Additional salary information: | £26,403 - £27,694 per annum, pro rata. (£13.69 - £14.35 per hour) + Welcome Payment |
| Hours: | Part time |
| Closing date: | 12 October 2025 |
| Location: | BA2 5JF |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | Bath & North East Somerset Council |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | RITM0224369 |
Summary
At Bath & North East Somerset Council we have one overriding purpose – to improve people’s lives.
At Bath & Northeast Somerset Council we provide innovative training to develop skills, inspire individuals, enrich the wider community, and encourage all to achieve and progress.
We are looking for a dedicated, enthusiastic, and motivated person to work on a permanent basis within one of our Extra Care schemes as an Extra Care Night Support Worker. The Orchard is based in Combe Down, Bath.
This role is for waking night of 25 hours per week, the shifts run from 9.30pm to 8am the following day. The successful applicant will join a well-established to deliver high quality care to individuals in their own homes. You will be working on a part time basis on a fixed 4-week rota which will include weekends and bank holidays.
What is Extra Care?
Extra Care Housing is for adults, who have some care needs, with an assured tenancy in a self-contained flat in a purpose-built or adapted scheme. Our Extra care housing services have been rated ‘Good’ by the Care Quality Commission (CQC) in June 2022.
As an Extra Care Night 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.
About You
Previous experience of working in care would be an advantage, but a commitment to deliver quality 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.
We like to ensure that we encourage people to be empowered in a supportive environment.
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.
Interested to find out more?
If you are interested in this post and require more details after reading the job description or just to chat through the role and what’s involved, please contact the Service Manager Megan McMullen by email: Megan McMullen megan_mcmullen@bathnes.gov.uk
Interview date: TBC
No Agencies, Please
*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.
At Bath & Northeast Somerset Council we provide innovative training to develop skills, inspire individuals, enrich the wider community, and encourage all to achieve and progress.
We are looking for a dedicated, enthusiastic, and motivated person to work on a permanent basis within one of our Extra Care schemes as an Extra Care Night Support Worker. The Orchard is based in Combe Down, Bath.
This role is for waking night of 25 hours per week, the shifts run from 9.30pm to 8am the following day. The successful applicant will join a well-established to deliver high quality care to individuals in their own homes. You will be working on a part time basis on a fixed 4-week rota which will include weekends and bank holidays.
What is Extra Care?
Extra Care Housing is for adults, who have some care needs, with an assured tenancy in a self-contained flat in a purpose-built or adapted scheme. Our Extra care housing services have been rated ‘Good’ by the Care Quality Commission (CQC) in June 2022.
As an Extra Care Night 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.
About You
Previous experience of working in care would be an advantage, but a commitment to deliver quality 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.
We like to ensure that we encourage people to be empowered in a supportive environment.
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.
Interested to find out more?
If you are interested in this post and require more details after reading the job description or just to chat through the role and what’s involved, please contact the Service Manager Megan McMullen by email: Megan McMullen megan_mcmullen@bathnes.gov.uk
Interview date: TBC
No Agencies, Please
*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.
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