Job summary Your Role: Lead and motivate a dedicated care team. Deliver exceptional, person-centred care. Manage shifts, rota cover, and staff supervision. Communicate effectively with residents, families, and staff. Ensure adherence to CQC regulations and care standards. Main duties of the job Your Role: Lead and motivate a dedicated care team. Deliver exceptional, person-centred care. Manage shifts, rota cover, and staff supervision. Communicate effectively with residents, families, and staff. Ensure adherence to CQC regulations and care standards. About us About Bath &North East Somerset Council. 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. Date posted 17 December 2024 Pay scheme Other Salary £27,269 to £29,093 a year Contract Permanent Working pattern Part-time Reference number RITM0197287 Job locations Cleeve Court Bath Bath and North East Somerset BA2 1RS Job description Job responsibilities 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. Ready to Make a Real Impact? At Cleeve Court, we’re searching for motivated, compassionate leaders to join our team. As a Senior Care Assistant, you’ll play a crucial role in ensuring our residents receive the highest standard of care in a supportive, homely environment. Your Role: Lead and motivate a dedicated care team. Deliver exceptional, person-centred care. Manage shifts, rota cover, and staff supervision. Communicate effectively with residents, families, and staff. Ensure adherence to CQC regulations and care standards. What We’re Looking For: A strong communicator with a compassionate approach. Experience in senior care roles (a plus). A proactive team leader who thrives in a dynamic 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 Lisa Brain, Registered Manager, lisa_brainbathnes.gov.uk or call 01225 394358 or Anne-Marie Sage, Deputy Manager, Anne-marie_sagebathnes.go.uk or call 07817 133212. Make a Difference. Lead the Way. Join Cleeve Court Please note Applications will be checked weekly and we will shortlist and interview on a rolling basis. Why Bath & 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 & North East Somerset Council we have one overriding purpose – to improve peoples live. 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. 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’ Job description Job responsibilities 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. Ready to Make a Real Impact? At Cleeve Court, we’re searching for motivated, compassionate leaders to join our team. As a Senior Care Assistant, you’ll play a crucial role in ensuring our residents receive the highest standard of care in a supportive, homely environment. Your Role: Lead and motivate a dedicated care team. Deliver exceptional, person-centred care. Manage shifts, rota cover, and staff supervision. Communicate effectively with residents, families, and staff. Ensure adherence to CQC regulations and care standards. What We’re Looking For: A strong communicator with a compassionate approach. Experience in senior care roles (a plus). A proactive team leader who thrives in a dynamic 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 Lisa Brain, Registered Manager, lisa_brainbathnes.gov.uk or call 01225 394358 or Anne-Marie Sage, Deputy Manager, Anne-marie_sagebathnes.go.uk or call 07817 133212. Make a Difference. Lead the Way. Join Cleeve Court Please note Applications will be checked weekly and we will shortlist and interview on a rolling basis. Why Bath & 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 & North East Somerset Council we have one overriding purpose – to improve peoples live. 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. 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’ Person Specification Qualifications Essential Please refer to the Council's jobsite for the role profile. Desirable Please refer to the Council's jobsite for the role profile. Experience Essential Please refer to the Council's jobsite for the role profile. Desirable Please refer to the Council's jobsite for the role profile. Person Specification Qualifications Essential Please refer to the Council's jobsite for the role profile. Desirable Please refer to the Council's jobsite for the role profile. Experience Essential Please refer to the Council's jobsite for the role profile. Desirable Please refer to the Council's jobsite for the role profile. Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions. Employer details Employer name Bath & North East Somerset Council Address Cleeve Court Bath Bath and North East Somerset BA2 1RS Employer's website https://beta.bathnes.gov.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)