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.

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

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 a Care & support worker.

About the Roles

One of the council’s strategic objectives is to ensure we deliver excellent quality care services. To support this objective and provide assistance to individuals living within their own home environment we are seeking to appoint a compassionate, caring and reliable support worker.

St Johns Court provides Extra Care Housing for adults, who have some care needs, with an assured tenancy in a self-contained flat in a purpose-built or adapted scheme.

In return, we can offer generous holiday pay starting at 25 days plus all bank holidays, Local government Pension Scheme, professional development, competitive rates of pay, Company Sick Pay, an Employee Assistance Programme providing a range of free confidential services, and a comprehensive & flexible induction.

We currently have four part-time vacancies available: two working 21 hours per week and two working 17.5 hours per week. Please indicate your preferred role in your covering letter when submitting your application.

About You

Experience is desirable but not essential as full training will be given. The post is part-time and will involve a rota system. Enhancement is paid for weekend and out of hours working. This role is offered on a permanent basis. We also encourage staff to join our bank team.

Location of post

St Johns Court offers a vibrant community atmosphere, located in central Bath by the river, which is easily accessible via public transport or car, there is a free car park to enable staff to park at work.

This is a challenging but rewarding role. 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. This opportunity is ideal for an individual aiming to develop their career and gain hands on experience in a thriving and friendly workplace.

If you are interested in this post and require more details or just to chat through the role and what’s involved, please contact Glenn Hartley (Service Manager) by email Glenn_hartley@bathnes.gov.uk or telephone on 01225 395702.

Interview date: 06/11/2026

No Agencies Please.

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 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.

About Bath and North East Somerset Council.

Working at Bath and 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.

Why Bath and North East Somerset 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. Go to https://jobsandcareers.bathnes.gov.uk/why-work-us/our-benefits

At Bath and North East Somerset Council we have one overriding purpose to improve peoples lives. Find out more about our values at https://jobsandcareers.bathnes.gov.uk/why-work-us/our-values

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. Find out more on our commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion at https://beta.bathnes.gov.uk/equality-and-diversity

We are a Disability Confident Employer find out more at https://shorturl.at/ajrsW

The Council is committed to having a diverse and inclusive workforce. Applications for job-share, part-time and flexible working arrangements are welcomed and will be considered in line with business needs.

Please note that this role is subject to an Enhanced DBS Check.

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.