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Care Assistant (Extra Care)

Job details
Posting date: 27 November 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)
Hours: Part time
Closing date: 11 December 2025
Location: BS31 1BX
Remote working: On-site only
Company: Bath & North East Somerset Council
Job type: Permanent
Job reference: RITM0230634

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Summary

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

This role comes with a welcome payment of 5% of the starting salary for the grade – a thank-you for joining our permanent team. This bonus is paid upon successful completion of your probation and is subject to eligibility.

Enhanced Pay Opportunities

We provide additional pay enhancements for all roles, applicable to shifts worked during weekends, nights, and bank holidays.

We are looking for an Extra Care Care assistant to be based in one of our Extra Care Services at Hawthorn Court on a part time basis.

This permanent role is for 17.5 hours per week and involves a rota system which will involve working late shifts from 4.30 pm to 21:30 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.

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 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, Malgorzata Staszak-Niedopytalska by email Malgorzata_Staszak-Niedopytalska@BATHNES.GOV.UK

Interview date: TBC

Please no agencies.

*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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