Carer, Nights

The Royal Naval Benevolent Trust; Gillingham; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

6 weeks annual leave

Cycle to Work Scheme

Free onsite parking

Eligibility for Blue Light Card

Job summary

A charitable organization for veterans in Gillingham is seeking Carers to join their dedicated team. You will provide compassionate care to former Naval, Royal Marines, and WRNS veterans, ensuring their wishes are prioritized. Enjoy benefits like 6 weeks of holiday and a supportive work environment.

Qualifications

• Naturally dependable, compassionate, and trustworthy individual.
• Ability to empathize with the needs of the residents.
• Patience, understanding, and kindness in care delivery.

Responsibilities

• Ensure residents' wishes and preferences are met.
• Contribute to the efficient running of the home.
• Support residents to engage with the local community.
• Follow Care Plans to support residents effectively.
• Inform Senior Carer/Nurse of changes in residents' needs.
• Develop relationships with other employees and multidisciplinary teams.
• Maintain resident relationships with family and friends.

Skills

Dependability

Compassion

Trustworthiness

Patience

Empathy

Job description

Job type: Permanent, 36 hours per week, Nights

We are now recruiting for Carers to join the Team at Pembroke House, to provide care for former Naval, Royal Marines and WRNS veterans in this unique home.

Pembroke House is a purpose built care home for veterans of the Royal Navy and Royal Marines in Gillingham. We have been serving Royal Navy and Royal Marines veterans and their dependants for over 70 years. Our residents and staff enjoy a varied yet familiar way of life to encourage independence and give each day meaning and purpose. The home has a ‘family run’ feel and we have carefully created a supportive, friendly and close knit team, making it a unique and very special place to work.

Key responsibilities will include but not be limited to:

• Ensuring that residents are at the heart of care delivery and that their wishes and preferences enhance their wellbeing
• Contributing to the efficient running of the home
• Supporting residents to maintain their relationships and connections with the local community
• Ensuring that Care Plans and other information about how to support our residents are followed
• To be responsible for informing the Senior Carer/Nurse of any changes in the needs of the resident
• Developing effective working relationships with other employees at Pembroke House and across the Trust
• Working with members of the multidisciplinary teams to maximise opportunities for the residents
• If desired by the resident, to maintain and develop relationships with family, friends and other important people in their life

The full job description is available on request.

The Person

This role would suit someone who is naturally dependable, compassionate and trustworthy. They should be able to empathise with the needs of the residents, have patience and understanding and above all be kind and caring.

What we offer

In addition to a competitive salary we offer a generous suite of benefits to our employees including:

• 6 weeks per annum pro rata holiday
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Free onsite parking
• Eligibility for Blue Light Card

IMPORTANT: Applicants must have the legal right to work in the UK. We are not able to offer sponsorship for this position.

Closing date for applications is Friday 26 September 2025

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