Job summary Why Brunelcare? We know you have choice of employers, heres just some of the reasons to choose us: A £500 welcome bonus paid on completion of your probationary period Double time on bank holidays and an extra £1 per hour on weekends. 1 hours pay for every 20 miles travelled plus 45p for every mile Free Blue Light Card Access to a fully-funded Medicash Health Plan to save up to £995 on health essentials; like going to the dentist or opticians and access to telephone and video GP appointments 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) Buy & Sell Holiday Scheme - Buy additional annual leave or sell some of your entitlement Alongside these youll also attend a paid induction and have access to ongoing development - including QCF level 2/3 in Health and Social Care or equivalent qualifications Main duties of the job As a Senior Carer you will work alongside the Team leader and Coordinator in the running of the team. You will support new colleagues joining the team and be an example of best practice in your work. Alongside this you will Provide hands-on personal care to clients in the community Support with writing and updating support plans ensuring person-centred care is provided Ensuring our clients dignity and privacy is respected Dedicated admin time each week to support your Team Leader On-Call responsibilities - currently one week on and one week off. This attracts an extra £200 per week whilst on call. Fixed two week rolling rota 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. Brunelcare is an award-winning Bristol-based charity providing high-quality housing, care, and support for older people in the South West. 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. Date posted 27 January 2025 Pay scheme Other Salary £12.58 to £13.42 an hour £500 Welcome Bonus Weekend and Bank Enhancements Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time Reference number L0119-25-0000 Job locations Brunel Care Bristol Road Bridgwater Somerset TA6 4SY Job description Job responsibilities Supervisors Title: Team Leader Main Purpose: To promote and ensure high standards of care and support to all Service Users in the community. To play a key supporting role under the direction and supervision of the team leader who will remain responsible and accountable for the assessment and planning of community services. Key Responsibilities: Meet Customers personal care requirements, help with getting in and out of bed, washing, bathing, dressing and where necessary, help going to the toilet Overseeing medication Food preparation where necessary Effectively liaising with Service Users, external contacts and Brunelcare staff to ensure continuity of quality focused care/support service. Take responsibility for hearing, noting and reporting any comments, compliments, complaints or suggestions for improvements to service. To keep accurate records as requested, and report relevant information to the Team Leader Act as a mentor to staff. Assist in training supervision and appraisal of staff Know and be able to communicate Brunelcare policies and regulations to staff Provide cover for Team Leader duties during absence Carry out on-call duties Any other duty reasonably requested by the line manager Knowledge and Experience: Excellent communication skills Flexible, reliable and punctual Genuine interest in the welfare of people Good organisational skills Problem solving An appreciation of the needs of older people is essential Full training will be provided Job Contacts: Service Users and their representatives Operational staff at all levels Office Staff at all levels Social Workers District nurses Other healthcare professionals Job description Job responsibilities Supervisors Title: Team Leader Main Purpose: To promote and ensure high standards of care and support to all Service Users in the community. To play a key supporting role under the direction and supervision of the team leader who will remain responsible and accountable for the assessment and planning of community services. Key Responsibilities: Meet Customers personal care requirements, help with getting in and out of bed, washing, bathing, dressing and where necessary, help going to the toilet Overseeing medication Food preparation where necessary Effectively liaising with Service Users, external contacts and Brunelcare staff to ensure continuity of quality focused care/support service. Take responsibility for hearing, noting and reporting any comments, compliments, complaints or suggestions for improvements to service. To keep accurate records as requested, and report relevant information to the Team Leader Act as a mentor to staff. Assist in training supervision and appraisal of staff Know and be able to communicate Brunelcare policies and regulations to staff Provide cover for Team Leader duties during absence Carry out on-call duties Any other duty reasonably requested by the line manager Knowledge and Experience: Excellent communication skills Flexible, reliable and punctual Genuine interest in the welfare of people Good organisational skills Problem solving An appreciation of the needs of older people is essential Full training will be provided Job Contacts: Service Users and their representatives Operational staff at all levels Office Staff at all levels Social Workers District nurses Other healthcare professionals Person Specification About you Essential A passionate and organised individual, you'll have experience of working in care. You will always be looking for ways to improve and be driven to deliver a first-class service. Ideally you will hold (or be willing to work towards) a QCF Level 2/3 in Health and Social Care. You'll need to be available between the hours of 7am and 10pm including working every other weekend. You will also need to have a driving licence and access to a vehicle so you can travel between our clients. Person Specification About you Essential A passionate and organised individual, you'll have experience of working in care. You will always be looking for ways to improve and be driven to deliver a first-class service. Ideally you will hold (or be willing to work towards) a QCF Level 2/3 in Health and Social Care. You'll need to be available between the hours of 7am and 10pm including working every other weekend. You will also need to have a driving licence and access to a vehicle so you can travel between our clients. Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions. Employer details Employer name Brunelcare Address Brunel Care Bristol Road Bridgwater Somerset TA6 4SY Employer's website https://www.brunelcare.org.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)