Position Overview & Specifications
There’s never been a better time to progress your career and take the next step as a Unit Care Leader.
This is an opportunity to take your career to the next level, providing leadership to a team of Care Assistants and Seniors.
About the role
To support with personal care needs on an individual basis recognising choice, ability and diversity
To recognise and actively encourage the importance of social activity in a person’s day
To understand the importance of a person’s life history and incorporate this into the daily care needs
Provide leadership to a team of care assistants and senior care assistants
About you
If you have had some experience within this field, we would love to hear from you. Whether you are an experienced carer looking for the next step or if you are looking to develop further within a similar role, this could be the perfect opportunity for you.
Experience in the care sector is essential
Achieved or are working towards Diploma Level 3 in Health and Social Care
Enthusiastic, friendly and passionate about working with older people
Excellent communication skills, able to work on own initiative
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. Where a successful applicant has not had both vaccinations, we will arrange for these to be available. Being fully vaccinated is a condition of employment with Brunelcare.
Job benefits
Competitive rates of pay
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 DBS Check & uniform provided
Blue Light Card discount service, offering online and high street discounts
Cycle to Work Scheme
Company Sick Pay
Care First Employee Assistance Programme (provides a range of free, confidential services) and in-house Mental Health First Aiders available
£200 refer a friend bonus
About Us:
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 living 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 in.