£20,441 - £29,812

Full Time, permanent

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We're welcoming applications for Care Assistants at The Bush.

The Bush is a five bedded service, providing care and support for children and young people up to the age of 18 who have disabilities and complex needs. This includes varying levels of behaviours that challenge, in a residential short break setting.

You would join a well-established team, who are skilled and experienced in meeting the needs of the young people in their care. You'll benefit from good quality supervision, training support and comprehensive professional development.

Experience of care work or working with children or young people is essential.

Why Bristol City Council

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 in a high profile organisation.

Join us and you'll receive a generous rewards package including a 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.

How to apply

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To be shortlisted for interview you'll need to demonstrate how you meet each of the essential criteria in the person specification in the Further Information section of your application. Sometimes we get 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 these in your application.

See our application guidance page for support with your application.

We'll review applications every week so please apply as soon as possible. 

Please note that this role is subject to an enhanced DBS check and satisfactory references.

If you have any questions, email Valerie Mower (Registered manager) on Valerie.mower@bristol.gov.uk

At Bristol City Council, we value having a workforce as diverse as the city we serve. We therefore welcome, develop and promote people from all sections of the community. Appointments will be made on merit.