Job Description

Variable hours contract - This role does not provide Sponsorship

Bosun Care Provides quality in person care across our business and we expect our staff to work to that same high standard.

You will be assisting people with different Mental Health & Physical needs which could also include Substance Misuse, Learning Difficulties, Dementia, Personality Disorders, Addictions and Challenging Behaviours.

Ideal Candidate

Someone who is passionate about providing care for others when they cannot complete the task themselves. Person-centred approach with a willingness to go the extra mile when needed. Good Flexibility for shifts, driver, good sense of humour and willingness to learn. Looking to work with us and help us continue to make a difference to people we support Someone who is reliable, hard-working, proactive and responsible and can think on their feet
We have sites in Gloucester, Bristol and Domiciliary Care in Bath

Staff work across all our areas whether you are providing Domiciliary Care in our clients own homes or you are working in our Supported Living environments. Supporting our Services users means that no two days are the same, some need 24hr assistance and some are actively independent. For Supported Living, our sites are similar to your own home, they are not residential or a care home environments. Each person has their own room and access to all the shared facilities. Domiciliary Care is provided in the person's own home.

English is spoken in all our sites and is the required communication method for our Service Users and staff at all times. English does not have to be your first language. but you must be able to be read, write and verbalise it.

Benefits: Flexible working, parking, working with a great team.

Requirements

Minimum of 6 months Previous health care experience working with adults
Completed Care Certificate include observations (preferred)
Functional Skills in English
NVQ Level 2, 3 or 5 Health and Social Care (preferred)
Full UK Driving licence or valid International Licence & vehicle is essential.
Domiciliary Care
Mental Health care work experience
Learning Disabilities awareness

Duties & Responsibilities

Staff work in Supported Living & Domiciliary Care across our sites in Bristol, Bath and Gloucester

Domiciliary care

- you drive to the clients home to provide personal care which includes assisted moving & handling, medication, meal preparation, cleaning, daily record update.

Supported Living

- assisting Service Users with daily tasks including but not limited to cleaning in line with Health & Safety, Cooking (Allergies & Infection Control), making & attending medical appointments, travel on public transport, shopping, managing finances including benefits, job seeking, volunteering, attending college, social activities and accessing the community safely etc. Electronic reporting systems for Care Plans, Activities, Healthcare requirements, Medication assistance & provision, maintenance reporting, risk assessments, diary management and any other tasks as directed by your manager Communication with external Health Care Professionals and emergency services Work well within a team and utilise handover sessions effectively and in a timely manner Being mindful of Service User's choices - which includes but is not limited to their identity, rights, personal choice, privacy, independence, and dignity and any other protected characteristics Staying compliant with training requirements and to commit to ongoing personal and professional development (CPD) Attend staff meetings To have accountability for your actions at all times To recognise one's own strengths and weakness and those of colleagues to contribute effectively to the functioning of the team
Salary: 12.21 per hour

Benefits:

On-site parking Wellness programme
Day range:

12 hour shifts, Days, Nights, Weekends Monday to Sunday Bank Holidays, Christmas, New Year
Job Type: Commission

Pay: 12.21 per hour

Benefits:

Casual dress Company events Free parking Health & wellbeing programme On-site parking
Experience:

Adult Care: 1 year (preferred)
Licence/Certification:

Driving Licence (required)
Work authorisation:

United Kingdom (required)
Willingness to travel:

25% (required)
Work Location: In person