Carer

Paternoster House; Cirencester; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Paternoster House in Cirencester seeks a dedicated care assistant to support residents' daily routines and personal care. Offering varied shifts and competitive pay, the role invites both experienced and new carers to join a compassionate team focused on making a difference in residents' lives. With numerous employee benefits and ongoing support, this is a great opportunity to build a fulfilling career in care.

Benefits

28 days holiday, increasing with length of service

Free uniform

Free DBS check

Free car parking

Life assurance

Comprehensive induction and ongoing training

Refer a Friend scheme

Access to Employee Assistance Programme

Well-being and financial aid membership

Discount programmes for shopping and leisure

Qualifications

• Compassionate and genuine care for residents.
• Ability to build relationships and foster positive environments.

Responsibilities

• Supporting daily routines and personal care (washing, bathing, supporting toilet use).
• Creating a happy and fulfilling life for residents.

Skills

Communication

Empathy

Job description

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Pay Rate: £12.54 per hour (plus weekend and NVQ enhancements available)

Shift Times: 8:00am-8:00pm, 8:00am-2:00pm, and 2:00pm-8:00pm

(Mixture of shifts including alternate working weekends with 12-hour and 6-hour shifts)

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

Located in the heart of the Cotswolds, in the market town of Cirencester, Paternoster House offers compassionate and high-quality nursing, residential, and respite care for 40 residents.

We are looking for you to work as a care assistant, making a real difference in our residents' lives every day. Your responsibilities include supporting daily routines and personal care (washing, bathing, supporting toilet use). We seek individuals who genuinely care for our residents and aim to create a happy, fulfilling life for them. Some days may be challenging, but you will also 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, ongoing support, and development opportunities to help you build a career with us. You should 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, reinvesting every penny into our homes, residents’ lives, and team members. Our benefits include:

• 28 days holiday, increasing with length of service (pro-rated for part-time)
• Free uniform
• Free DBS check
• Free car parking
• Life assurance
• Comprehensive induction, ongoing training, and development
• Refer a Friend scheme, rewarding you for successful recommendations
• Access to our Employee Assistance Programme
• Care Worker Charity membership for well-being and financial aid
• Blue Light Card and “My Rewards” programme, offering discounts on shopping, days out, restaurants, and more

We reserve the right to close this role before the specified closing date without notice. We encourage you to submit your application promptly if interested.