Brunelcare

Looking for a new career in the new year?🔍 We're on the lookout for a Customer Service Officer to work within our Housing Team, who has passion, drive, and heart to help us deliver exceptional service and make a real difference to our residents. In this rewarding role, no two days are the same! You’ll be at the heart of our housing team, acting as the friendly face and voice of Brunelcare, providing support over the phone, via email, and in person. If you have a passion for people, top-notch communication skills and tech savviness, this could be the role for you! Find out more about the role and apply today at: https://lnkd.in/e9vw2BiE #BristolJobs #CustomerService

Last week, our Head of People Partnerships and Procurement Officer, Kara and Daud, had the pleasure of joining ACH Refugee Integration Services Provider 🧡 at the House of Commons for their Parliamentary Reception led by Kerry McCarthy (Labour MP for Bristol East) and Paulette Hamilton (Labour MP for Birmingham Erdington). Kara said: "This was a really insightful event demonstrating the value of investment in programmes for the integration of refugees. We joined key partners to talk about our contribution to supporting refugees into work. We are really proud to have played a small part in supporting Daud's journey and others we have helped in to work. These initiatives are key for creating inclusive communities and in line with our values help to create strong, diverse and inclusive teams." Photo credit: Piers Allardyce

Today we officially launch our ambitious new strategy to take us to 2030. The strategy has been developed in collaboration with residents, relatives and colleagues to ensure it reflects what matters most to them, and through this we have developed four key priorities: ▶️Great customer service in every interaction ▶️Making our homes fit for the future ▶️The right care and support tailored to you ▶️A great place to work and thrive We’ve made this short film with our customers to showcase our vision for Brunelcare over the next six years. To read the full strategy, visit: https://lnkd.in/dD-H-9dE

Some of our colleagues have been speaking at this year's UK Dementia Congress - the largest annual dementia-focused event in the UK👏 Speakers from Brunelcare include: ▶️"A HUG a day may keep the Dr Away" by Dementia Care Lead Stuart Wright: A discussion on doll therapy, led by Rosie from our Glastonbury Care home as an intervention to meet distress in people living with dementia ▶️"Empathy Suit Workshop" by Laura, Emma & Grace from our Deerhurst Care Home, co-delivered with Bristol Dementia Wellbeing Service and Alive Activities ▶️"Tomorrow's Leaders Today" by Stuart Wright and Tanya from our Little Heath Care & Support: Developing a format for working with the care home team and Allied Health professionals to support people with dementia who are experiencing distress and reducing reliance on medications. A huge well done to all our speakers for sharing their insights at the Congress! Dementia Community #UKDC2024

📣 Last week, Colliers Gardens, one of our amazing Extra Care Housing sites in Fishponds, Bristol, raised an incredible £207 for Children in Need! 🎉✨ The highlight? Our colleagues—including Colliers Gardens' Manager, Julie, alongside Brunelcare's People & OD Director, Brian, — bravely volunteered to have JELLY poured over them, all in the name of charity! 🫠🍧 A massive THANK YOU to everyone who took part and supported this fantastic cause. 💛👏 Check out these snapshots from the day! 📸 #TeamBrunelcare #ChildrenInNeed #MakingADifference

We have an exciting opportunity to join Brunelcare as a Housing Support Worker. 🤝🧑🤝🧑 If you enjoy working with a variety of people, and are confident in managing your time then this opportunity is for you. If you're looking to join a friendly team that makes a real difference then apply to join Brunelcare today and be part of something more. 💙 Find out more and apply here: https://lnkd.in/e22GnrtZ ✅£22,318.53 - £25,001.13 per annum (depending on experience) 📍Sites across Bristol 🕕28 hours per week

Last week, Brunelcare had the pleasure of attending The Great British Care Awards South West, where two of our exceptional team members were recognised for their dedication and excellence. 👏💙 Marion Watson, Senior Care Assistant at our Robinson House Care Home, and Lesley Hobbs, Care Home Manager at our Deerhurst Care Home, were both nominated for regional awards following their impressive wins at the Care & Support West Awards on Thursday 26th September at Ashton Gate. Marion was honoured with the Care Home Front Line Award, while Lesley earned the prestigious Care Home Manager Award.🙌 While Lesley and Marion did not win the regionals last week, we are so proud that they were there to represent Brunelcare and, of course, they are our winners! A huge well done to Lesley and Marion for getting to the regionals - an amazing achievement.💙

🌿✨ Little Heath Care & Support is looking even more beautiful! The Fern Unit now features a stunning new mural, adding a touch of nature and serenity. 🎨🌳 A huge thank you to Brandon's Murals for yet another fabulous creation! 💚 If you or a loved one are seeking care and support, get in touch with Little Heath Care & Support today! 🏡💛 📞 0117 450 0320 📍 Earlstone Crescent, Bristol BS30 8AA 🌐 https://lnkd.in/eFHiv5gF #LittleHeathCare #BrunelCare #NatureInspired #CareAndSupport #ThankYouBrandon

Yesterday our Chief Executive Oona Goldsworthy, Head of People Partnerships Kara Bolland and Procurement Officer Mohammad 'Daud' Alizay, attended 'The Welcome Party: An evening celebrating journeys from sanctuary to success with Sir Mo Farah'. The Welcome Party event, hosted by ACH Refugee Integration Services Provider 🧡, was held to honour refugees, asylum seekers and migrants in Bristol and celebrate their positive impact in the city and across the UK. Oona and Kara gave a talk on the positive impact of integrating diverse talent in our organisation, and Daud spoke about his personal journey and the support that led to his career growth as Procurement Officer at Brunelcare. The team also had the opportunity to meet special guest Sir Mo Farah, who spoke about his own journey from arriving in the UK as a young refugee to becoming an Olympic Champion. A big thank you to ACH for organising such an impactful celebration of refugees, people seeking asylum and vulnerable migrants in Bristol 👏

Alison at Waverly Gardens Brunelcare finished her Level 3 Diploma in Adult Care today ✨🎉🥳 During her exit review we reflected on her journey through her diploma, Alison struggled in the beginning to get going and then began to thrive, she has grown in confident and completed today after an excellent final observation 🎉🎉 Well done Alison, you should be extremely proud and we are very proud of you!! Partners in Bristol