Salary: £32,578 - £34,811 per annum, pro rata (£16.89 - £18.04 per hour)
Closing date: 30/11/2026
Location: Bath
Employment type: Fixed term
Job Type: Part Time
Hours Per Week: 27.5
Service Area: Transformation Strategy & Governance

About the Team
Cleeve Court is a purpose built 45 bedded residential care home. We support older adults living with varying degrees of frailty and a diagnosis of Dementia in a homely environment. Cleeve Court is situated in Twerton, Bath and is based over 2 floors. It is easily accessible by public transport. This a fixed term contract for 6 months and covers 27.5 hours weekly over a two week rota.

About the Role
As a Senior Support Worker:

• You will be working in a supervisory position supporting the Registered Manager with maintaining exceptionally high levels of care and support to the residents.
• Your duties will include dealing with the day-to-day management of Cleeve Court, supervision of staff, rota cover, undertaking audits and staff development.
• Administration of medication
• You will be required to have a good knowledge and understanding of CQC regulations, following policy and procedure in a proactive manner.

About You
We would welcome applications from a variety of different employment backgrounds for example nursing, domiciliary care, learning disabilities, healthcare etc. Where fundamentally, you have experience of leading a team in a supervisory capacity.

If you are interested in this post and require more details or just to chat through the role and what's involved, please contact Julia Archer, Registered Manager, julia_archer@bathnes.gov.uk or Hazel Baber, Deputy Manager, hazel_baber@bathnes.gov.uk or call (01225) 396436.

Interview date: TBC
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).

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

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. We are a Disability Confident Employer. 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.