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 Glastonbury, Somerset, 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:
* Actively involving people in everyday activities to create meaningful occupation and stimulation
* Working with the people that live with us to promote and maintain independence help with food and drink preparation and improve the mealtime experience
* To make a house a home, enable people to feel strong confident and relaxed and celebrate 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 practice in Dementia Care and Well-Being for older people
Job Benefits
* Competitive rates of pay, plus £1 an hour enhancement for weekends and double time for bank holidays
* Equivalent to 30 days of paid annual leave (inclusive of bank holidays), increasing to the equivalent of 33 after five years’ service (pro-rata)
* Cycle to Work Scheme
* Company Sick Pay
* Care First Employee Assistance Programme (provides a range of free, confidential services)
* £200 refer a friend bonus
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 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.
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.