Job description

There’s never been a better time to start your career as a Care Assistant with Brunelcare.

Whether you've worked in care before or want to change careers, this is an opportunity to become part of something more and make a real difference.

If you want to be part of a committed team in our purpose-built Care Home & Reablement Centre in Cadbury Heath, Bristol, then apply to join Brunelcare today and start changing lives.

About the role

• Provide a high quality personal care service to people with a diverse range of social needs and medical conditions
• Ensure people living in the home are always treated with respect and dignity, emphasising their independence and supporting them as individuals
• To maintain up to date and accurate daily and ongoing records for people living in the home
• Hours: 6pm - 12am

About you

No matter your experience, we would love to hear from you. Whether you are starting off your career with no experience, returning to the workplace or looking for a change, this could be the perfect opportunity for you.

• The role requires a person centred approach, self-motivated and flexible individual who is able to identify & implement solutions to a wide range of problems facing individuals.
• Be able to work under own initiative and also as part of a team
• Excellent problem solving skills
• Good communication, influencing, encouraging and compassionate

COVID Vaccinations:

Due to our work with older vulnerable adults and the provision of hands-on care, it is vital that we reduce any risks related to COVID-19. Therefore we request that all applicants have been fully vaccinated before commencing employment. Being fully vaccinated is a condition of employment with Brunelcare.

Job benefits

• Competitive rates of pay, plus £1 an hour enhancement for weekends and double time for bank holidays
• Equivalent to 30 days paid annual leave (inclusive of bank holidays), increasing to the equivalent of 33 after 5 years’ service (pro rata)
• Comprehensive & Flexible Induction Provided
• Free DBS Check & uniform provided
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Pension Scheme – Death In Service Cover Included
• Company Sick Pay – Linked to length of service
• Care First Employee Assistance Programme, which provides a range of free confidential services

About Us

For over 80 years Brunelcare have been at the forefront of developing ways for people to stay as independent as possible, creating great communities to live, work and thrive in. We are a Charity that provides high quality housing, care and support for older people across Bristol, South Gloucestershire and Somerset.

Job Type: Full-time

Salary: £9.90-£10.54 per hour

Benefits:

• Company pension
• Cycle to work scheme
• Employee discount
• Free or subsidised travel
• Free parking
• On-site parking
• Referral programme
• Sick pay

Schedule:

• Night shift

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Bristol, BS30 8AA: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Work Location: One location