Weekend Driving Community Carer

About Us

South Gloucestershire Community Services provides outstanding care and support within the local community. We enable individuals to stay in their own home, maintain their independence and wellbeing and our extensive range of services means that people can stay with us however their needs change.

As a charity we do not pay dividends to shareholders, and any profit we make is reinvested back into the services we provide. Everything we do is designed to meet an individual’s needs, putting the people we care for at the heart of all that we do.

Having the right qualities is all you need to start; there’s on-the-job training for everything else.

Overseas Applicants

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

About The Role

You will be undertaking a variety of tasks such as:

• Providing personal care and support to clients in their own homes (this includes; bathing, toileting and dressing)

• Administering medication in line with Brunelcare policy.

• Excellent development opportunities

• We have a range of shift patterns including 7am-11am, 7am-2pm and 4pm-10pm.

About You

Having the right qualities is all you need to ensure the individuals you will be supporting feel safe, secure and most importantly that they are being treated with dignity and respect. Are you;

• Kind, patient and compassionate.

• Committed to delivering excellent customer service.

• Observant and able to work on your own initiative.

• Adaptable at communicating with individuals with a variety of needs.

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

Community Employee Feedback

• “97% expressed their work gives them a feeling of personal achievement”

• “84% would recommend Brunelcare as a good place to work”

• “81% agree brunelcare has strong values which are put into practise”

• “87% say my manager trusts and respects me”

• “81% agree brunelcare encourages them to learn and develop their potential”

You will be utilised across all clusters as outlined below;

• Cluster 5S

  • Staple Hill, BS16 4

  • Downend BS16 5&6

  • Mangotsefield & Surrounding Areas BS16 9 & SN14 8

• Cluster 5C

  • Soundwell BS16 4

  • Kingswood BS15 1&4

  • Wick & Surrounding Areas BS30 5, GL9 1 & SN14 8

• Cluster 4

  • Kingswood BS15 8&9

  • Hanham BS15 3

  • Longwell Green & Surrounding Area; BS30 5-9

If you have been searching for a meaningful, rewarding and inspiring career which allows you to be a part of something more; look no further!

If you would like to know more about how this could work for you before applying please contact our Recruitment & Retention team via;

E:

T: 0117 947 9900 Option 3.

COVID Vaccinations

Due to our work with older vulnerable adults and the provision of hands-on care, it is vital that we reduce any risks related to COVID-19, therefore we request that all applicants have been fully vaccinated before commencing employment. Being fully vaccinated is a condition of employment with Brunelcare.

Job Benefits

• Guaranteed contracted hours

• Competitive rates of pay plus £1 an hour enhancement for weekends and double time for bank holidays

• Equivalent to 30 days paid annual leave (inclusive of bank holidays), increasing after 5 years service (pro rata)

• Comprehensive and flexible induction provided

• Free DBS Check (Enhanced with Lists) & uniform provided

• 45p mileage allowance (per mile) & 1 hours pay for every 20 miles travelled between clients

• Pension Scheme - Death In Service Cover Included

• Care First Employee Assistance Programme, which provides a range of free confidential services

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.