Care Assistant (Extra Care)
| Posting date: | 18 December 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: | 02 January 2026 |
| Location: | BA2 1ND |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | Bath & North East Somerset Council |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | RITM0222997B |
Summary
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.
Looking for a role where you can truly make a difference every day? Join us and help shape a caring community.
About the Role
We’re looking for kind-hearted, dependable, and enthusiastic Care assistant (Extra Care) to join our dedicated team at Avondown House, one of our vibrant Extra Care schemes. This is more than just a job – it’s a chance to make a real difference every single day by supporting adults to live independently in their own homes, within a warm and welcoming community.
Enhanced Pay Opportunities
We provide additional pay enhancements for all roles, applicable to shifts worked during weekends, nights, and bank holidays. These enhancements are offered in addition to the standard hourly rate. For further details, please don’t hesitate to get in touch.
Make a Real Difference
Transform Lives – Empower residents to live with dignity and independence.
Team Spirit – Join a friendly, skilled, and supportive team who care deeply about what they do.
Grow Your Network – Collaborate with trusted care providers and third-party partners.
About You
We welcome people from all walks of life. Whether you’ve worked in care before or are exploring a new career path, if you’re passionate about helping others, we’d love to hear from you. This is a fantastic opportunity to gain hands-on experience and grow your career in a nurturing environment.
No experience? No problem.
We provide full training, so whether you're starting out or looking for a fresh challenge, we’ll support you every step of the way.
Interested?
If you’d like to know more or simply have a chat about the role, please contact our Manager, Claire Nolan, at Claire_nolan@bathnes.gov.uk or call 07816 196462.
Interview dates: TBC.
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
Please No Agencies.
Bath & North-East Somerset Council operates a policy of prior consideration for individuals on our at-risk register (redeployees). If a redeployee meets the essential criteria, they will be considered ahead of external applicants.
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.
Looking for a role where you can truly make a difference every day? Join us and help shape a caring community.
About the Role
We’re looking for kind-hearted, dependable, and enthusiastic Care assistant (Extra Care) to join our dedicated team at Avondown House, one of our vibrant Extra Care schemes. This is more than just a job – it’s a chance to make a real difference every single day by supporting adults to live independently in their own homes, within a warm and welcoming community.
Enhanced Pay Opportunities
We provide additional pay enhancements for all roles, applicable to shifts worked during weekends, nights, and bank holidays. These enhancements are offered in addition to the standard hourly rate. For further details, please don’t hesitate to get in touch.
Make a Real Difference
Transform Lives – Empower residents to live with dignity and independence.
Team Spirit – Join a friendly, skilled, and supportive team who care deeply about what they do.
Grow Your Network – Collaborate with trusted care providers and third-party partners.
About You
We welcome people from all walks of life. Whether you’ve worked in care before or are exploring a new career path, if you’re passionate about helping others, we’d love to hear from you. This is a fantastic opportunity to gain hands-on experience and grow your career in a nurturing environment.
No experience? No problem.
We provide full training, so whether you're starting out or looking for a fresh challenge, we’ll support you every step of the way.
Interested?
If you’d like to know more or simply have a chat about the role, please contact our Manager, Claire Nolan, at Claire_nolan@bathnes.gov.uk or call 07816 196462.
Interview dates: TBC.
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
Please No Agencies.
Bath & North-East Somerset Council operates a policy of prior consideration for individuals on our at-risk register (redeployees). If a redeployee meets the essential criteria, they will be considered ahead of external applicants.
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Disability Confident
About Disability Confident
A Disability Confident employer will generally offer an interview to any applicant that declares they have a disability and meets the minimum criteria for the job as defined by the employer. It is important to note that in certain recruitment situations such as high-volume, seasonal and high-peak times, the employer may wish to limit the overall numbers of interviews offered to both disabled people and non-disabled people. For more details please go to Disability Confident.