Homemaker with Activities - Little Heath Care Home

Brunelcare; Bristol; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a compassionate Homemaker to join their dedicated team in a purpose-built care home. This role offers the chance to make a meaningful impact by organizing activities that enrich the lives of residents. You'll work closely with older individuals, helping them maintain their independence while ensuring they enjoy engaging and stimulating experiences. With a commitment to best practices in dementia care, this position not only allows you to support others but also fosters your personal growth in a nurturing environment. Join a team that values your input and offers a range of benefits to enhance your career and well-being.

Benefits

30 days paid annual leave

Cycle to Work Scheme

Company Sick Pay

Employee Assistance Programme

£200 refer a friend bonus

Qualifications

• Warm and loving personality with a genuine desire to support older people.
• Ability to connect with residents and promote independence.

Responsibilities

• Organising and arranging activities and trips for residents.
• Promoting independence and improving mealtime experiences.

Skills

Dementia Care

Communication Skills

Activity Planning

Job description

Homemaker with Activities - Little Heath Care Home

Salary £12.78 - £14.18 per hour (depending on experience)

Location: Little Heath Care & Support, Earlstone Crescent, Cadbury Heath, Bristol

Hours: 35 hours per week

The Vacancy

There’s never been a better time to start your career as a Homemaker with Brunelcare. Whether you've worked in care/activities before or you're looking to change careers, this is an opportunity to make a real difference.

If you want to be part of a committed team in our purpose-built care home in Cadbury Heath, Bristol, then apply to join Brunelcare today and be part of something more.

About the role

As a Homemaker, you will be organising and arranging activities and trips for our residents. Alongside this, you will be:

1. Actively involving people in everyday activities to create meaningful occupation and stimulation.
2. Working with the people that live with us to promote and maintain independence, help with food and drink preparation, and improve the mealtime experience.
3. Making a house a home, enabling people to feel strong, confident, and relaxed while celebrating independence.

About you

A warm, spontaneous, and loving person who can connect with people. A genuine ability and desire to support older people to have fun and assist with preparation for meals. Have an aptitude and drive for keeping up to date with current best practices in Dementia Care and Well-Being for older people.

Benefits:

• Competitive rates of pay
• Equivalent to 30 days of paid annual leave (excluding bank holidays), increasing to the equivalent of 33 after 5 years’ service (pro-rata)
• Colleague Voice Representatives, enabling you to have your say
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Company Sick Pay – Linked to length of service
• Care First Employee Assistance Programme (provides a range of free, confidential services) and in-house Mental Health First Aiders available
• £200 refer a friend bonus

Please be aware this advert may close early if sufficient applications are received, so please apply at your earliest convenience.

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.

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 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.