Senior Care Assistant; Extra Care

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.

Enhanced Pay Opportunities

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

We are seeking a compassionate, caring, and reliable Senior Care Assistant (Extra Care) to join our dedicated and outstanding team at one of our Extra Care schemes, Avondown House. This is a rewarding role where you will provide essential care and support to adults living in their own homes within a vibrant community atmosphere.

Avondown House is located in Bath, Somerset. The post is based in Bath and North East Somerset, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. It is a beautiful city, surrounded by amazing countryside locations, and offering an impressive variety of arts, culture and sports.

The role involves a rota system which includes early (starting at 7.30am) and late shifts (ending m) and potential working on weekends with some bank holidays for which generous enhancements are paid.

The role, as part of the management team, ensures the provision of holistic person-centred care and practical support as determined by the assessed needs of tenants, to enable individuals to live as independently as possible with dignity and choice.

We promote and maintain a supportive living environment to meet the needs of vulnerable older adults.

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.

• Assist in managing and supporting the team in the performance of their day-to-day duties, including the allocation of work rotas, undertaking one to one and group supervision and support, developing skills and awareness and identifying training needs.
• Assist the Extra Care Manager and the care team in the preparation, implementation and review of individual care plans, care records and risk assessments, attending reviews, and being involved in tenants’ assessments
• Monitor the general health and well-being of tenants ensuring early intervention where necessary to avoid hospital admission.
• Ensure the proper control, recording and issuing of medications as prescribed by a medical practitioner
• This is a challenging but rewarding role. Previous experience of working in care and a commitment to deliver quality care is essential

• We welcome individuals from all backgrounds who are eager to contribute to our community. Whether you have previous experience in care or are new to the field, this role offers a fantastic opportunity to develop your career and gain hands-on experience in a supportive environment.

If you are interested in this post and require more details or just to chat through the role and what’s involved, please contact our Manager, Claire Nolan, at  or call .

Interview date: TBC

No Agencies Please.

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.

Please note: this advert may close earlier than stated if sufficient applications are received. Early applications are encouraged.

Working at Bath & 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…