A* Senior Community Carer

Brunelcare; Bridgwater; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

Brunelcare is seeking experienced care professionals to join their team in Bridgwater. The role involves supporting clients with personalized care plans, mentoring new staff, and providing on-call services. Ideal candidates should possess a QCF Level 2 in Health and Social Care and have a compassionate nature.

Benefits

£500 welcome bonus

Medical healthcare cash plan scheme

Mileage allowance of 45p per mile

30 days of paid annual leave

Free Enhanced DBS check

Company Sick Pay

Access to Employee Assistance Programme

Paid induction and training

Qualifications

• Experience of working in care is essential.
• Hold (or be working towards) QCF Level 2 in Health and Social Care.
• Driving license and own vehicle are essential.

Responsibilities

• Write support plans ensuring person-centred care.
• Mentor new staff when they start.
• Handle On-Call responsibilities.

Skills

Kindness

Patience

Compassion

Timekeeping

Education

QCF Level 2 in Health and Social Care

Job description

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Are you an experienced care professional looking to progress your career? Do you want to work with a charity that invests in your future? Are you passionate about delivering outstanding care?

If so, start a rewarding career with Brunelcare and be part of something more.

About the role

Support with writing up support plans ensuring person-centred care is provided.

Mentoring new staff when they start

Respecting the dignity and privacy of our customers

Dedicated administration time each week to assist the Team Leader with the compliance of the service

On-Call responsibilities - currently one week on and one week off (extra £75 per week whilst on call)

Fixed two week rolling rota

About you

Previous experience of working in care

You will hold (or be working towards) a QCF Level 2 in Health and Social Care.

Available to work shifts between the hours of 7am and 10pm including working every other weekend

A naturally kind, patient and compassionate person, able to put a smile on clients faces.

Timekeeping skills are paramount, clients like to know they can rely on you, taking the time to listen and understand them but also ensure all tasks are complete.

A driving licence and your own vehicle are essential due to individuals we support and the distance between them.

£500 welcome bonus on successful completion of your probationary period.

Double time on bank holidays and an extra £1 per hour on weekends.

**** New Benefit *** Medical healthcare cash plan scheme

Mileage allowance of 45p per mile

Equivalent to 30 days of paid annual leave (inclusive of bank holidays), increasing to the equivalent of 33 after 5 years’ service (pro-rata)

Free Enhanced with Lists DBS check and free uniform.

Access to the BLC scheme

Pension Scheme, which also includes Death In Service Cover

Company Sick Pay – Linked to the length of service

Care First Employee Assistance Programme, which provides a range of free, confidential services

Paid induction, training and ongoing development - including QCF level 3 in Health and Social Care or equivalent qualification

About Us

Brunelcare is an award-winning Bristol-based charity providing high-quality housing, care, and support for older people in the South West, whilst also recognised for our expertise and excellence in caring for people living with dementia. We are at the forefront of developing ways for people to stay as independent as possible whilst creating great communities to live, work, and thrive in.

Overseas Applicants

Unfortunately, we are unable to accept applicants requiring sponsorship for this position.

If you would like more information on the roles we have, we would love to hear from you. Please contact our Operations Manager, Mandy, via email - [emailprotected] or call 01278 439 177.

Please Note: If you are invited to attend an interview you will be asked to bring documents to allow us to undertake a DBS check and to confirm your right to work status. The documents required will be communicated to you by the hiring manager when booking your interview. Any copies of documents taken will be destroyed in line with our document retention and GDPR guidelines.