At Bath & North East Somerset Council we have one overriding purpose – to improve people’s lives.
We have the following posts available :
-37 hours per week x2
-18.5 hours per week
Please declare your preference in your application.
About the Team
Department: Day Services
Would you like a varied and rewarding role, supporting people and working in a team? If so, we would love to hear from you.
Our day services support people who have Learning Disabilities and/or Autism with high 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.
About the Role
Our support workers fulfil an essential role, planning and leading groups in our day services. Our groups and activities include music, sports, art, sensory stories, physiotherapy, tac-pac, rebound therapy, cooking, cycling, drama and more. We need people who are reliable, pro-active and passionate about giving the people we support the best experience possible when they come to our service.
Support workers are expected to act as keyworkers for a small number of people we support, contribute to reviews and other meetings and complete relevant documents as required. Support workers are also required to cover driving or escort duties when necessary to ensure the service runs effectively.
You can expect:
-A comprehensive induction
-Regular supervision
-A supportive team around you
-A full training programme
-Specific vehicle competency checks and relevant training (where relevant for driving duties)
-To apply you will have:
Care experience (preferred but not essential)
-Transferable skills
The ability to work in a physically demanding role
If you are interested in this post and require more details or just to chat through the role and what’s involved, please contact Talullah Windmill-Last, Day Service Manager, Talullah_Windmill-Last@Bathnes.gov.uk or call 01225 394638
Interview date: TBC
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. 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
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
Proud member of the Disability Confident employer scheme
Disability Confident
About Disability Confident
A Disability Confident employer will generally offer an interview to any applicant that declares they have a disability and meets the minimum criteria for the job as defined by the employer. It is important to note that in certain recruitment situations such as high-volume, seasonal and high-peak times, the employer may wish to limit the overall numbers of interviews offered to both disabled people and non-disabled people. For more details please go to
Disability Confident.