At a Glance
- Tasks: Help create a supportive living environment for vulnerable older adults through essential domestic tasks.
- Company: Join Bath & North East Somerset Council and make a positive impact in your community.
- Benefits: Enjoy enhanced pay for weekends, nights, and bank holidays, plus flexible working options.
- Other info: Diverse and inclusive workplace with opportunities for personal growth and development.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in residents' lives while gaining valuable experience in care services.
- Qualifications: No specific qualifications required, just a caring attitude and willingness to learn.
The predicted salary is between 20250 - 24750 £ per year.
At Bath & North East Somerset Council we have one overriding purpose - to improve people's lives. We are looking for a Bank Domestic Assistant to join our Residential Services Team and work across all 2 residential care homes within Bath and Northeast Somerset Council on a Casual basis. We have two locations based in Bath and Midsomer Norton. We are actively recruiting for our location at Cleeve Court, Twerton, Bath, BA2 1RS.
Enhanced Pay Opportunities
We provide additional pay enhancements for all roles, applicable to shifts worked during weekends, nights, and bank holidays.
About the Role
Assisting other colleagues in promoting and maintaining a supportive living environment to meet the needs of vulnerable older adults including those with dementia and other cognitive impairments. Carry out domestic tasks which maintain a high standard of cleanliness and tidiness throughout the care home, considering the wishes of service users. This will include:
- Cleaning bedrooms, bathrooms, and communal areas
- Making beds
- Operating cleaning equipment, e.g. vacuum cleaners, steam cleaners
- Undertake a laundry service for residents and a general laundry service for the care home
- Sorting and washing laundry
- Ironing
- Operating laundry equipment, e.g. washers and dryers, irons
- Cleaning soft furnishings within the home
- Keep up-to-date written records
As part of a team, help to develop appropriate and professional relationships with residents and carers, which value them as individuals, including establishing and maintaining effective communication.
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.
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. 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. 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.
Bank Housekeeping Assistant in Bath employer: BATH & NORTH EAST SOMERSET COUNCIL
Bath & North East Somerset Council is an excellent employer, offering a supportive work culture that values diversity and inclusion. As part of our SEND service, you will have the opportunity to make a meaningful impact on the lives of children and young people while benefiting from professional development and growth opportunities in a collaborative environment at the Keynsham Civic Centre.
Contact Details:
BATH & NORTH EAST SOMERSET COUNCIL Recruitment Team
