Senior Carer - ABC Centre

Brunelcare; Bristol; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Brunelcare is seeking a Senior Carer to support tenants in maintaining independence. This role involves providing personal care, administering medications, and leading a team in delivering exceptional care standards. Join an award-winning charity dedicated to enhancing the lives of older people in the South West.

Benefits

Free Blue Light Card

Fully-funded Medicash Health Plan

Company Sick Pay

30 days paid annual leave

Paid induction training

Access to ongoing development

Qualifications

• Experience in care settings required.
• Willingness to undertake Diploma Level 3 in Health and Social Care.

Responsibilities

• Support tenants with personal care, including washing and dressing.
• Administer medication and maintain care documentation.
• Lead a team to deliver outstanding care.

Skills

Communication

Leadership

Empathy

Education

Diploma Level 3 in Health and Social Care

Job description

Hours Week1: 21 hours per week, Week 2: 35 hours per week

The Vacancy

Why Brunelcare?

We know you have choice of employers, here’s just some of the reasons to choose us:

FreeBlue Light Card

Access to a fully-funded Medicash Health Plan to save up to £995 on health essentials; like going to the dentist or opticians and access to telephone and video GP appointments

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)

Buy & Sell Holiday Scheme

Alongside these you’ll also attend a paid induction and have access to ongoing development - including QCF level 2/3 in Health and Social Care or equivalent qualifications

About the role

Being a Senior Carer is a fulfilling role, you’ll be supporting our tenants to remain independent in their own flats. You will also have your own team to support and lead in best practice. Alongside this, you will…

Provide personal care and support which may include helping with washing, dressing, food preparation etc.

Administer medication in line with a clients care plan

Ensuring that all documentation is promptly maintained and recorded.

Ensure everyone delivers outstanding levels of care.

Be part of the on call rota which attracts an additional premium

About You

If you have had some experience within this field, we would love to hear from you. You’ll either have achieved or be willing to work towards your Diploma Level 3 in Health and Social Care.

You’ll also have an enthusiastic, friendly and passionate nature with excellent communication skills.

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 an interview, you will be asked to bring documents to allow us to undertake a DBS check and 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 per 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.