Carer

The Orders of St John Care Trust; Chippenham; On-site; Full time

Job summary

Join a compassionate team as a Care Assistant in a nurturing environment where every day brings the opportunity to make a real difference in residents' lives. This role involves supporting daily routines and personal care, ensuring that each resident feels valued and cared for. With a strong emphasis on kindness and dignity, you will be part of a supportive family that celebrates both experienced carers and those new to the field. Enjoy comprehensive training and development opportunities while contributing to a not-for-profit organization that reinvests in its people and homes. If you are passionate about making a positive impact, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Benefits

28 days holiday

Higher weekend pay

Workplace pension

Free uniform

Free DBS

Free car parking

Life assurance

Comprehensive induction and ongoing training

Refer a Friend scheme

Employee Assistance programme

Qualifications

• Great communicator able to build relationships.
• Experience in personal care and support is beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Support daily routines and personal care for residents.
• Create a happy and fulfilled life for residents.

Skills

Communication Skills

Empathy

Personal Care Assistance

Education

NVQ in Health and Social Care

Job description

Care Assistant

Location: Chippenham

Pay rate: £12.20 NVQ & weekend enhancements available

Contracted Hours: 0

We offer various shifts and hours so get in touch and we can help you find the job you want!

Situated in a quaint area close to the historical town of Chippenham, Seymour House provides superb, compassionate, and personal respite and residential care for its 42 residents.

We are looking for you to work as a care assistant, making a real difference in our residents' lives every day. You will support daily routines and personal care (washing, bathing, supporting toilet use) and genuinely care for our residents to create a happy, fulfilled life for them. Some days may be challenging, but you will laugh, have fun, and make lasting memories. You’ll become part of our extended family, bringing kindness, exceptional care, and dignity to our care homes.

We welcome both experienced carers and those new to care to build our teams with diverse individuals who can bring various life experiences to the job. We provide induction training and support, with ongoing development opportunities to help you build a career with us. You will be a great communicator, able to build relationships and foster positive working and living environments. We’d love you to love your job.

AND IN RETURN

We’re currently the second largest not-for-profit provider in the UK, meaning we reinvest every penny we make into our homes, residents' lives, and team members. We offer a great range of benefits:

• 28 days holiday; increasing with length of service (pro-rated for part-time)
• Higher weekend pay
• Workplace pension
• Free uniform
• Free DBS
• Free car parking
• Life assurance
• Comprehensive induction, ongoing training, and development
• Refer a Friend scheme rewarding you up to £1000 for every recommendation you make who successfully starts working for us
• Access to our Employee Assistance programme
• Care Worker Charity membership for well-being and financial aid
• Blue Light Card and “My Rewards” programme, offering you discounts on shopping, days out, restaurants, and much more.

We reserve the right to close this role before the closing date, with no advance notice. We encourage you to complete an application as soon as possible if interested.