Are you searching for a rewarding care worker job in the UK where your daily efforts truly matter? Bristol City Council is offering a full-time, permanent Care Worker position (job share options considered), providing a stable and fulfilling opportunity for individuals passionate about supporting others. This role is ideal for compassionate candidates looking to build a long-term career in health and social care while making a genuine difference in people’s lives.
As a Care Worker, you will play a vital role in supporting individuals with their daily routines, encouraging independence, and promoting overall well-being. The position involves engaging service users in meaningful activities, offering emotional support, and ensuring that each person is treated with dignity, respect, and kindness at all times. A positive, can-do attitude is essential, along with the ability to connect with people and create a supportive, inclusive environment.
Successful applicants will demonstrate empathy, reliability, and strong interpersonal skills. Whether you are experienced in care work or looking to begin a career in this growing sector, this opportunity with Bristol City Council provides valuable experience, job security, and the chance to contribute to your community. If you are motivated by helping others and want a role with purpose, this Care Worker position could be the perfect fit.
Position: Care Worker
Job Type: Full-Time, Job Share
Salary: £25,185 – £25,583 pro rata
Location: Bristol
Job description
Permanent, Full Time (jobshare considered).
Bristol Community Links is the Bristol City Council Day service provision for vulnerable adults with a range of disabilities and needs, including dementia, learning disabilities, autism, and physical or sensory impairments.
The Links service currently operates from 2 locations across the city. You will be predominantly based in one of the 2 main Link buildings but will be required to be flexible on location depending on the operational needs of the service.
As a Care Worker you will be joining an experienced team working in a vibrant community setting. You will provide support for people to enable them to engage in their local community and to participate in a wide range of activities.
What you will bring
- You will bring a positive can-do attitude to the workplace.
- You will want to do something that really makes a difference in someone else’s day.
- You will help engage people in activities.
- You will treat people with dignity and respect.
- You will listen to people and help them retain their independence.
What we offer you
- 25 days leave a year rising to 30 after 5 years’ service
- Full induction and training programme
- Very competitive rates of pay
- Opportunities for career development
- Friendly welcoming and supportive team
Please note we are not able to provide Sponsorship for this role.
Please note that this role is subject to an Enhanced DBS Check.
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 within a high-profile organisation. For the majority of our roles hybrid working arrangements are available, giving teams the opportunity to work in a way that suits them, balancing service need and individual choice – mixing both home and office working.
Join us and you’ll receive an excellent rewards package including flexible working and flexitime, 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 do I apply?
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.
It is Bristol City Council’s practice to request references for candidates that have been offered a job. However, if you are applying for a job that requires a Disclosure and Barring Service check then we will request your references once you have been invited to an interview.
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 workplace support throughout your career.
If you require help and support with filling out the application form, please contact Mairead Mcloughlin, our Inclusive Careers Pathway Programme Manager Mairead.mcloughlin@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.
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.
Application Process
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Application Deadline
April 1st, 2026