Carer

The Orders of St John Care Trust; Gloucester; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

28 days holiday

Higher weekend pay

Workplace pension

Free uniform

Free DBS

Free car parking

Life assurance

Induction and ongoing training

Job summary

The Orders of St John Care Trust is seeking a Care Assistant to join our friendly team at Chestnut Court, Quedgeley. The role involves supporting daily routines and personal care for residents, ensuring their comfort, safety and dignity throughout each shift.

We value compassionate people who genuinely care for others and want to build a long-term career in care. Induction training, ongoing development and a supportive workplace await you within our not-for-profit homes.

Qualifications

• Excellent communication and ability to build relationships with residents, families and colleagues.
• Compassion, patient & respectful approach to daily care routines.
• Willingness to work as part of a diverse team with flexible hours.

Responsibilities

• Support daily routines and personal care (washing, bathing, toileting).
• Assist residents to maintain dignity and independence and create a positive living environment.

Skills

Communication

Empathy

Teamwork

Job description

Care Assistant

Location: Chestnut court Quedgeley

Pay rate: £13.67

Contracted Hours: 36 a week - alternate working weekends, 12 hour shifts

We are looking for you to work as a care assistant making a real difference to our residents lives every day. Along with supporting daily routines and personal care (washing, bathing, supporting toilet use) we are looking for the right people to genuinely care for our residents and 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 too, bringing kindness, exceptional care and dignity to our care homes.

We are looking for both experienced carers and those that are new to care to build our teams with diverse people who can bring all sorts of life experience to the job. We provide induction training and support, with ongoing development opportunities for you to really build a career with us. You will be a great communicator and able to build relationships and 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 rat’d 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.