Care Assistant - Community Based

Location: Highbridge, Burnham-On-Sea & Cheddar

Hours: 16-35 per week

The Vacancy

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. This is your opportunity to join a team making a real difference to people's lives.

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?  

You play an important role, and we know you have a choice of employers, so here are 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's 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 the equivalent of 33 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. As a Community Carer, you will be…

• Providing personal care and support in clients' own homes. This may include support with washing, dressing, food preparation, etc. 

• Administering medication in line with a client's care plan - Don’t worry! 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 is there to help whenever you need them. 

About you

No previous experience or qualifications are required as we will provide you with 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 but also ensuring all tasks are complete.

• A driving licence and your own vehicle are essential due to the individuals we support and the distance between them.

Overseas Applicants

Unfortunately, we are unable to accept applicants requiring sponsorship for this position.

About Us

Our Somerset Community team covers the areas of Bridgwater, Highbridge, Burnham-On-Sea, Cheddar and surrounding areas with teams based in each of these areas.  The team are passionate about supporting clients to remain as independent as possible within their own homes. 

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.

Brunelcare is committed to equity, equality, diversity and inclusion, and this is embedded in our strategy and supported through our policies and processes. We welcome the opportunity to make reasonable adjustments where this would support you to make an application. 

Benefits

• Health Cash Plan
• Tailored Development
• Holiday Trading Scheme
• Free Blue Light Card
• Flexible Working
• Pension Scheme

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.