The Vacancy
Are you a passionate and experienced carer? Do you have a driving license and access to your own vehicle? Are you ready for a rewarding role within a supportive team?
If so, apply to join our Discharge 2 Assess team today and be part of the rewarding work we do.
Please Note: All applicants must have use of motorised transport.
About the Role:
The D2A (Discharge to Assess) service provides short-term, high-quality support to individuals who are well enough not to need an acute hospital bed but do need some extra support in their home. You will ....
* Write up support plans following the initial visit, ensuring person-centred care is provided
* Motivate customers, building their confidence so they can achieve their goals and return to independent living
* Support customers with tasks around the home and with personal care
* Work a mixture of early and late shifts between 7 am and 10 pm and alternate weekends.
* Be on-call on a roster basis which attracts an additional payment.
About you:
* You will hold (or be working towards) a QCF Level 3 in Health and Social Care.
* Previous experience in caring for vulnerable adults with a wide range of complex needs is essential.
* Sensitive, caring, and passionate about delivering a first-class service to people within the local community.
* A full driving licence and access to your own vehicle are required as you will need to be comfortable with lone working and travelling between customers.
* You will support clients across the whole of Sedgemoor, including Burnham, Cheddar and Bridgwater. You are paid per shift meaning your hands on care and travel time is all included within a shift.
Role Benefits:
* £500 welcome bonus on successful completion of your probationary period.
* Double time on bank holidays and an extra £1 per hour on weekends.
* Mileage allowance of 45p per mile
* Equivalent to 30 days of paid annual leave (inclusive of bank holidays), increasing to the equivalent of 33 after 5 years' service (pro-rata)
* Free Enhanced with Lists DBS check and free uniform.
* Company Sick Pay - Linked to the length of service
* Care First Employee Assistance Programme, which provides a range of free, confidential services
* Paid induction, training and ongoing development - including QCF level 3 in Health and Social Care or equivalent qualification
* £200 Refer-a-Friend reward
* Plus all the below benefits offered to everyone at Brunelcare!
About the Team:
Our specialist D2A (Discharge to Assess) team covers the areas of Bridgwater, Highbridge, Burnham-On-Sea, Cheddar and surrounding areas. The team works with clients who have been discharged from hospital, supporting them to recover in the place they call home.
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 mandy.curran@brunelcare.org.uk or call 01278 439 177.
Overseas Applicants
Unfortunately, we are unable to accept applicants requiring sponsorship for this position.
Benefits
Established in 1941, Brunelcare is an award-winning Bristol based charity providing high-quality housing, care, and support for older people in the South West.
Today, across Bristol, South Gloucestershire, and Somerset, Brunelcare works to support people to remain as independent as possible, for as long as possible.
The extensive range of our services means that people can stay with us however their needs may change.
We are also widely recognised for our expertise and excellence in caring for people living with dementia, and for supporting their families.
As a charity, we do not pay dividends to shareholders, and any profit we make is reinvested back into the services we provide.
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About Brunelcare
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.