Domiciliary Care Assistant

The Orders of St John Care Trust; Bury St Edmunds; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Part time

Job summary

A community care organization in Bury St Edmunds is seeking a Domiciliary Care Assistant to support clients in an Extra Care Housing environment. You will assist with their daily routines, personal care, and provide companionship in a warm, supportive setting. Ideal candidates should possess strong communication skills and a compassionate approach. Training is provided for newcomers to the field. This position offers 15 hours per week with competitive pay and various benefits.

Benefits

28 days holiday

Workplace pension

Comprehensive induction

Free uniform

Free DBS

Refer a Friend scheme

Employee Assistance Programme

Qualifications

• Experience in domiciliary care is valuable but not mandatory.
• Good communication with clients is essential.
• Must have a compassionate can-do approach.

Responsibilities

• Support clients with their routines and personal care.
• Provide companionship and assistance with light household duties.
• Work alongside colleagues to deliver excellent care.

Skills

Compassionate approach

Good communication skills

Teamwork

Willingness to learn

Education

Health and Social Care qualification

Job description

Location: Oxlip House, Bury St Edmunds, IP32 7RH – Pay: £12.88 per hour (£13.88 on weekends) – Shift times: 7am–2pm / 2pm–10pm, Monday–Friday, alternate weekends – Contract: 15 hrs/week, fixed term

About the role

Our Extra Care Housing schemes, also known as assisted living, consist of self‑contained one‑ or two‑bedroom apartments carefully designed to help clients live as independently as possible. With its own front door, clients can come and go as they please, socialize with neighbours in the communal areas or enjoy their own company in privacy. Within each scheme our care teams are on hand around the clock to support clients with daily tasks and activities—this is domiciliary care. Our Domiciliary Care Assistants make a real difference every day, whether it’s supporting clients with their routines, personal care, companionship, or light household duties. No two days are the same, but you won’t need to travel between locations as all clients live in the same building. You will become part of an extended family, working alongside colleagues passionate about providing warmth, kindness, and excellent care.

Benefits

• 28 days holiday (including Bank Holidays)
• Higher rates of pay at weekends
• Workplace pension
• Life assurance
• Comprehensive induction, ongoing training and development
• Free uniform
• Free DBS
• Free car parking
• Refer a Friend scheme – reward up to £1,000 for successful referrals
• Access to the Employee Assistance Programme
• Care Worker Charity membership for well‑being and financial aid
• Blue Light Card and “My Rewards” programme offering discounts on shopping, dining, and more

About you

If you’ve worked in domiciliary care before, that experience is valuable, but if this is a new profession we’ll provide all the training you need. It would be ideal if you hold or are working towards a Health and Social Care qualification. More important is that you are good at communicating with people, have a compassionate can‑do approach, enjoy teamwork, are keen to learn, and want to deliver the highest quality of care every day. If you possess the right skills and attitude to deliver excellent care for our residents as a Domiciliary Care Assistant within our Extra Care Housing division, you could be next to join us.

So, apply and get your career started with us today.