Job Description

At Bath & North-East Somerset Council we have one overriding purpose to improve people's lives.

We are looking for a Night Care Assistant to join our team at Cleeve Court Dementia Care Home in Bath.

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.

Cleeve Court

Cleeve Court is a purpose-built, 30-bedded residential care home. We support older adults living with varying degrees of frailty and a diagnosis of dementia in a homely environment. Located in Twerton, Bath, Cleeve Court is based over two floors and is easily accessible by public transport.

Our ethos is "feelings matter most" what does it feel like to live and work at Cleeve Court? It means being surrounded by caring, dedicated staff who make residents feel at home and part of the Cleeve Court family.

About the role:

The working pattern is from 8.00pm 08:00am with a 1-hour unpaid break.

This role involves caring for 45 older adults living with dementia over two floors Kelston Rise and Lansdown View alongside three other colleagues. You'll provide personal care, ensure residents' health, safety and wellbeing needs are met to a high standard, undertake hourly checks, support residents who are awake, respond to emergency situations, and carry out cleaning duties. See job description for full duties.

About You:

Previous experience of working in care would be an advantage, but a commitment to deliver quality person-centred care is essential and full training will be provided.





We welcome applicants from diverse professional backgrounds such as nursing, domiciliary care, learning disabilities, and healthcare. If you've are exploring care as a new vocation, we'll support you to thrive and make a meaningful impact.



For more information about the supportive work we do, please visit:


https://jobsandcareers.bathnes.gov.uk/adult-and-childrens-social-care-public-health-education-and-skills/adult-social-care

Interested to find out more?

If you are interested in this post and would like more details after reading the advert and role profile, or just want to chat through the role and what's involved, please contact: Anne-Marie Sage, Deputy Manager anne-marie_sage@bathnes.gov.uk

Interview date: TBC

Please, no agencies.

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, they will be considered ahead of external applicants.

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

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/Basic 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.