Domiciliary Care Assistant

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

Job summary

A leading care organization in the UK seeks a Domiciliary Care Assistant on a fixed-term contract. This part-time role involves providing personalized care to residents in their own apartments, ensuring their independence. Ideal candidates will possess strong communication skills, compassion, and a willingness to learn, regardless of prior experience. Competitive pay, comprehensive training, and numerous benefits are offered.

Benefits

28 days holiday (including Bank Holidays)

Higher rates of pay at weekends

Workplace pension

Life assurance

Comprehensive induction and ongoing training

Free uniform

Free DBS

Free car parking

Refer a Friend scheme

Employee Assistance programme

Care Worker Charity membership

Blue Light Card

"My Rewards" programme

Qualifications

• Experience in domiciliary care is valuable but not necessary.
• Compassionate attitude with a can-do approach.
• Ability to communicate effectively with clients.

Responsibilities

• Provide support with daily tasks and activities.
• Help clients live independently in their own apartments.
• Work as part of a dedicated care team.

Skills

Communication skills

Compassion

Teamwork

Willingness to learn

Education

Health and Social Care qualification

Job description

Domiciliary Care Assistant - Fixed term contract

Location: Oxlip House, Bury St Edmunds, IP32 7RH

Pay rate: £12.88 per hour (£13.88 per hour at weekends)

Shift times: 7am -2pm / 2pm -10pm Monday - Friday and working alternate weekends

Contracted Hours: 15 hours per week

About the Role

Our Extra Care Housing schemes, also known as assisted living, are made up of self‑contained one or two‑bedroom apartments, all carefully designed and built to help clients live as independently as they can. With their own front door, clients can come and go as they please, socialise with neighbours in the communal areas or enjoy their own company in privacy. Within each housing scheme our care teams are on hand round the clock to support our clients with daily tasks and activities; this is known as domiciliary care. Our Domiciliary Care Assistants make a real difference to our clients every day; whether you have years of experience or are new to the profession, you will be part of a dedicated team that provides support, companionship and personalised care to residents of our Extra Care Housing division. The company is the second largest not‑for‑profit provider in the UK, reinvesting every penny into residents, clients, colleagues and the care homes and schemes where we live and work. We offer a great range of benefits, including a competitive salary and investment in training and development.

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 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
• "My Rewards" programme, offering you discounts on shopping, days out, restaurants and much more

About You

If you’ve worked in domiciliary care before, then that experience will be valuable; if you are new to the profession, don’t worry – we will provide all the training you need to start your care journey with us. We would be pleased if you hold or are working towards a Health and Social Care qualification, but more importantly you should be good at communicating with people, be compassionate with a can‑do approach, enjoy working as part of a team, be keen to learn and want to excel at your job every day. If you think you have the right skills and attitude to deliver the highest quality of care for our residents as a Domiciliary Care Assistant within our Extra Care Housing division, then you could be next to join us. So, apply and get your career started with us today.