Care Assistant - Community Based

Brunelcare; Cheddar; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 23,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

£500 welcome bonus paid on probation

Double time on bank holidays

Weekend uplift: +£1 per hour

Mileage allowance: 1 hour per 20 miles

Sick Pay & enhanced annual leave

Job summary

Brunelcare is recruiting for community care workers to provide in-home support across Somerset. You will assist clients with daily living tasks, including personal care, meal prep and mobility support in their own homes, with full training provided for medication administration.

We value a kind, patient approach and reliable timekeeping to support clients and help them remain independent for as long as possible. AM and PM shifts are available.

Qualifications

• Demonstrates kindness, patience and compassion in client care.
• Timely and reliable, with strong time-keeping and punctuality.
• Own transport or driving licence required to visit clients.

Responsibilities

• Provide personal care and support in clients' own homes.
• Assist with washing, dressing, and meals as required.
• Administer medications per care plan with training provided.
• Maintain accurate client records and documentation.
• Support clients to stay independent and engaged in activities.

Skills

Timekeeping

Empathy

Active listening

Reliable

Tools

Driver's licence

Job description

Make a real difference every day. We have an exciting opportunity to join our community services team, helping people in the community remain in the comfort of their own homes. This is your opportunity to join a team making a real difference to people's lives.

Make a real difference every day. We have an exciting opportunity to join our community services team, helping people in the community remain in the comfort of their own homes. This is your opportunity to join a team making a real difference to people's lives. Whether you are just starting your career in care or are looking to return to the workplace, we'd love to hear from you.

Why Brunelcare?

Benefits

• £500 welcome bonus paid on completion of your probationary period
• Double time on bank holidays and an extra £1 per hour on weekends.
• 1 hours pay for every 20 miles travelled plus 45p for every mile
• Company Sick Pay, increasing with length of service
• Equivalent to 30 days of paid annual leave (inclusive of bank holidays), increasing to the equivalent of 33 after 5 years’ service (pro-rata)

About The Role

• Providing personal care and support in clients own homes. This may include support with washing, dressing, food preparation etc.
• Administering medication in line with a clients care plan - Don't worry! Full training will be provided.
• Ensuring that all documentation is promptly maintained and recorded.
• Supporting clients to enjoy life and remain as independent as possible, for as long as possible.
• Supported by a friendly and passionate office team that are there to help whenever you need them.
• AM and PM shifts available

About You

• 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.

Overseas Applicants

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

About Us

Our Somerset Community team covers the areas of Bridgwater, Highbridge, Burnham-On-Sea, Cheddar and surrounding areas with teams based in each of these areas. The team are passionate about supporting clients to remain as independent as possible within their own homes.

The team is led by Mandy, Operations Manager, who is happy to talk through any of the roles available. You can contact her via email on [e-mail] 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.