Care Assistant

We require caring staff to join or team at Redfield Lodge.

You will work with people who are physically frail and also have mental health needs/Dementia; you will demonstrate the ability to provide personal care to a high standard, in a way that helps people maintain their independence and dignity.

Previous experience of working in a care setting is an advantage, and a NVQ2 or QCF 2in care is also desirable, or a willingness to undertake relevant training.

Permanent, Part Time, 30 hrs per week (morning, afternoon and evening working) x3

Permanent, Part Time, 24 hrs per week (morning and evening working) x2

Permanent, Part Time 18 hrs per week (morning afternoon and evening working)

All the above posts are on a 2 week rota which includes every other weekend working and some public holiday working.

At Bristol City Council, we go that extra mile for our people; we offer a work environment which is fast moving and supportive, giving you the chance to use your skills and develop new ones within a high-profile organisation.

Join us and you'll receive an excellent rewards package including membership of the Local Government Pension scheme, and a generous annual leave allowance. In addition, you'll be working in a supportive environment where you'll have the chance to make Bristol a better place and contribute to its future.

If you share our values and are ready to be part of our exciting journey please select the apply button below.

To be shortlisted for interview you'll need to demonstrate how you meet each of the essential criteria in the Person Specification within the Further Information section of your application. On occasion we will receive high numbers of applications, we may then shortlist against the desirable criteria along with the essential criteria, so if you can, please demonstrate how you meet this in your application.

Applications will be reviewed as they are received, and we reserve the right to close this vacancy early. We therefore encourage you to apply as soon as possible.

We're a Disability Confident employer which means we value recruiting and retaining disabled people. Any job applicants who consider themselves to be disabled and meet the essential criteria in the Person Specification are guaranteed an interview. We'll make reasonable adjustments throughout the interview process and provide continued

For an informal chat please contact Sharon Baker, Unit Manager, Telephone 0117 3534320.

Bristol City Council strives to have a workforce that reflects the communities it serves, we are therefore committed to ensuring diversity in our hiring process. We welcome, develop and promote people from all sections of the community. Appointments will be made on merit.

The personal information section (including your name) you'll complete as part of the application form will not be visible to hiring managers, but is used confidentially to make sure that everyone is treated fairly.