Overview
Join to apply for the Community Carer (Cheddar) role at Brunelcare.
Make a real difference every day. We have an exciting opportunity to join our community services team, helping people in the community remain in the comfort of their own homes.
Whether you are just starting your career in care or are looking to return to the workplace, we’d love to hear from you.
Why Brunelcare?
Benefits
You do an important role and we know you have choice of employers, so here’s just some of the benefits we offer in addition to a competitive rate of pay:
* £500 welcome bonus paid on completion of your probationary period
* Double time on bank holidays and an extra £1 per hour on weekends
* 1 hour pay for every 20 miles travelled plus 45p for every mile
* Company Sick Pay, increasing with length of service
* Equivalent to 30 days of paid annual leave (inclusive of bank holidays), increasing to 33 days after 5 years’ service (pro-rata)
About The Role
Being a Community Carer is a rewarding role, it’s all about supporting individuals in our community to stay in their own home.
* Providing personal care and support in clients’ own homes (e.g., washing, dressing, food preparation).
* Administering medication in line with a client’s care plan. Full training will be provided.
* Ensuring that all documentation is promptly maintained and recorded.
* Supporting clients to enjoy life and remain as independent as possible, for as long as possible.
* Supported by a friendly and passionate office team that are there to help whenever you need them.
* AM and PM shifts available
About You
No previous experience or qualifications are required as we will provide comprehensive paid training, shadowing and support, so you can confidently provide outstanding care.
* A naturally kind, patient and compassionate person, able to put a smile on clients’ faces.
* Timekeeping skills are paramount; clients like to know they can rely on you, taking the time to listen and understand them while ensuring tasks are completed.
* A driving licence and your own vehicle are essential due to the distances between clients.
Overseas Applicants
Unfortunately, we are unable to accept applicants requiring sponsorship for this position.
About Us
Our Somerset Community team covers Bridgwater, Highbridge, Burnham-On-Sea, Cheddar and surrounding areas with teams based in each area. The team is led by Mandy, Operations Manager, who can discuss roles. You can contact her via email on mandy.curran@brunelcare.org.uk or call 01278 439 177.
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. Any copies of documents taken will be destroyed in line with our document retention and GDPR guidelines.
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