Hours: 21.75 hours per week
Contract Type: Fixed Term Contract (6 months)
Service Area: Adult Social Care, Complex & Specialist
Commissioning
Department: Residential Care Services
We are looking for an Extra Care Support Worker to be based in one of our Extra Care Services at Greenacres Court in Midsomer Norton on a Part-time basis, on fixed term contract for 6 months to cover a secondment.
This post is for 21.75 hours per week, and this involves a rota system which includes early shifts (starting at 7.30am) and late shifts (ending at 10.15pm) and working every other weekend with some bank holidays for which enhancements are paid.
Our Extra Care homes offer a vibrant community atmosphere in Bath and North East Somerset.
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.
Why Bath and North East Somerset Council?
- Salaried Hours
- Up to 25 days annual leave (Rising to 30 days after 5 years’ service)
- Local Government Pension Scheme
- Excellent Training
- Career Progression Opportunities
- Discount Card and Reward Scheme including Cycle to Work
- Comprehensive Employer Assistance Program
- Uniform Provided
- Free DBS
Why B&NES Council?
We offer a wide range of benefits, to ensure that you are paid fairly for your work, have the flexibility to enjoy a great work/life balance, and have the support you need. These include:
- A competitive salary package
- A range of flexible working and hybrid working options, including flexi-time, four regional offices and home-working, dependent on service requirements
- A generous holiday allowance and special leave provisions
- The Local Government Pension Scheme
- A comprehensive Employee Assistance Programme – whatever life throws at you; we are committed to supporting you and your well-being at work and home
- Professional and personal development including in-house training and accredited qualifications including Aspiring Manager and Leadership Development
- Discount scheme including the VECTIS card that offers numerous local discounts including cycle to work and free entry to numerous local attractions with B&NES
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, Sue Lane by email [email protected] or telephone the care home on 07975233594.
Please be aware, Applications may close before the deadline, so please apply early to avoid disappointment.
To apply
Please use the online application facility.
For further information on applying please see “Application Form Help” page on the Jobs website.
Bath & North East Somerset Council has one overriding purpose – to improve people’s lives. We have four core values which shape every aspect of our working life and how we look to the future. These values are to be Bold, Empowered, Supportive and Transparent.
Please explain in your application how you could incorporate these values into the role you are applying for.
We are unable to sponsor candidates for this role under the Home Office Tier 2 points-based system (skilled worker route), therefore you must be able to obtain and provide your own right to work in the UK’. Please refer to the Home Office Right to Work Checklist which provides details of which documents are acceptable. Should you be shortlisted you will be asked to bring your right to work documents with you to your interview so they can be copied and verified at that stage.
As an equal opportunities employer, Bath & North East Somerset Council is committed to the equal treatment of all current and prospective employees and is opposed to discrimination on the basis of age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race or ethnicity, religion or belief, gender reassignment, or marriage and civil partnership.
We aspire to have a diverse and inclusive workplace and strongly encourage suitably qualified applicants from a wide range of backgrounds to apply and join us.
Safeguarding Statement:
The Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable groups and expects all employees and volunteers to share this commitment. As part of this commitment anyone working in a post with children or vulnerable groups will be expected to undertake an Enhanced DBS check with/without barred list checks.
As this post involves working within one of these groups, we will require a Disclosure & Barring Service check and/or subscription to the DBS online service. The suitability of all prospective employees or volunteers will be assessed during the recruitment process in line with this commitment.
This is a Public Services Network (PSN) role and requires all successful applicants to undergo a Basic Disclosure check and a 3 year’s verification of employment history. Please note that any start date will be dependent on the receipt of a satisfactory Disclosure and verification of employment history.
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 interviewed before any shortlisting or interviewing of external candidates.