Carer

The Orders of St John Care Trust; Milbourne; 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 training

Refer a Friend £1000

Employee Assistance programme

Care Worker Charity membership

Blue Light Card

Job summary

The Orders of St John Care Trust is seeking a Care Assistant for our Malmesbury residence. You will support residents with daily routines, personal care, and companionship, providing compassionate, respectful care in a warm, people-centered environment.

We welcome both experienced carers and those new to care, with induction training, ongoing development, and a friendly, supportive team. This is a full-time role with not-for-profit values and good benefits.

Qualifications

• Experience in caregiving or willingness to learn.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to build rapport with residents and families.

Responsibilities

• Assist residents with daily activities and personal care.
• Support routines, dignity, and independence.
• Contribute to a calm, safe, and caring environment.

Skills

Caregiving

Communication

Teamwork

Dignity

Job description

Care Assistant

Location: Malmesbury

Pay rate: £13.67

Contracted Hours: 36 hours a week

Located on the outskirts of the historic medieval market town of Malmesbury, Athelstan House is a purpose-built home surrounded by a large landscaped garden. Athelstan House offers compassionate, individualised residential, nursing, dementia, respite, intermediate and day care for up to 80 residents in a modern, comfortable environment.

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.

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