Carer

The Orders of St John Care Trust; Lincoln; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 21,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

28 days holiday

Free uniform

Free DBS

Free car parking

Workplace pension

Life assurance

Refer a Friend scheme

Employee Assistance programme

Job summary

The Orders of St John Care Trust is seeking a Carer at Ermine House, Lincoln. This role involves supporting residents with daily living tasks, personal care, and companionship in a homely setting.

We welcome experienced carers and newcomers, offering induction, training, and ongoing development. Bank weekend shifts provide flexible hours and the chance to make a real difference in residents' lives.

Qualifications

• Experience in care or willingness to learn
• Good communication and empathy for residents
• Able to work in a team and follow care plans

Responsibilities

• Support daily routines and personal care (washing, bathing, toileting)
• Provide compassionate, respectful care to residents
• Create a caring, safe and happy living environment

Skills

Compassion

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Reliability

Job description

Carer

Location: Ermine House, Lincoln

Pay rate: £13.62

Contracted Hours: Bank WEEKENDS Only

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

Ermine House offers compassionate, individualised residential and respite care for up to 44 residents in a homely, comfortable environment. Located on the Ermine Estate in Lincoln, the home is only a mile and a half from the city centre. It is close to local shops, library, church and thriving community. The home benefits from a direct bus route into Lincoln city centre.

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.