Bank Support Worker- Supported Living Service in Bath

At Bath & North East Somerset Council we have one overriding purpose – to improve people’s lives. Would you like a varied and rewarding role, supporting people and working in a team? If so, we would love to hear from you.

About the Team

Our provider services support people who have Learning Disabilities and/or Autism with varying levels of need. This is an opportunity to be part of a service which makes a real difference to the lives of those people and their families. We work across Bath & North East Somerset. We have a particular need for bank staff in our Supported Living Service to cover evenings, weekends, sleep-in duties and waking nights. Many of the shifts offered attract enhanced rates of pay. A bank role can be a brilliant route into a new career in care and support, or as a flexible work option.

Please note that we review applications and offer interviews as and when we receive suitable candidates. There is no set closing date, however we will take the advert down once we reach sufficient numbers of bank staff – so don’t delay in applying!

About the Role

Our support workers fulfil an essential role. Across our service this can vary from supporting people in a day service to keeping them as independent as possible in their own homes. Essential functions across all of our service would include:

• engaging with a person to support their communication and choices,
• completing personal care as required,
• assisting with meals and drinks to the level the person needs support,
• ensuring medication is taken as directed and
• supporting each person to live a fulfilled, active life.

A bank role is an excellent way of working flexibly within these services, taking shifts from those offered according to your availability. All support workers are expected to maintain compliance with mandatory training, with full training supplied and hours paid.

You can expect:

• A comprehensive induction
• Regular supervision
• A supportive team around you
• A full training programme

To apply you will have:

• Care experience (preferred but not essential)
• Transferable skills
• The ability to work in a physically demanding role

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.

Interested to find out more? Interview date: TBC

No Agencies, Please. This is a rolling advert – applications will be checked weekly and we will shortlist and interview on a rolling basis.

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.

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.

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. We are a Disability Confident Employer – find out more at.

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.