Domiciliary Care Assistant

Are you passionate about doing a good job? Do you share our values? then we hope you’ll consider applying to join our team.

Joining our Bank of casual staff allows you to choose shifts that are convenient to you and required by St Monica Trust.

Pay: £12.43 basic per hour

Hours: 20 hours per week, working evenings and alternate weekends

Come and join our Domiciliary Care team at St Monica Trust. Our 5 retirement villages are set in beautiful surroundings across Bristol and North Somerset, each with high quality facilities and a character all of their own. We’re committed to communities where older people flourish. This is our mission and we’d love you to become a valued member of a team that plays an important hands-on role in helping our residents to flourish.

We invest in our team and offer many perks such as:

• Discounted delicious meals at our on-site restaurants and cafes
• Paid gold standard training and development opportunities to work towards nationally recognised qualifications
• High street and online discounts,
• Eligibility to apply for a Bluelight discount card
• Free access to on-site gyms and swimming pool (charges apply at The Chocolate Quarter in Keynsham)
• Annual pay reviews
• Recognition awards and incentives
• Introductory schemes when you refer a family/friend
• Free and confidential support service for all employees available 24/7 for you and your family
• Generous pension scheme
• Sick pay (qualification after 12 months)
• Minimum holiday allowance of 31 days (inclusive of Bank Holidays)
• Death in service benefit
• Well-being support and access to mental health first aiders
• Support with the cost of eye tests and glasses
• Free parking
• Pay enhancements
• Long service awards and much, much more

All new employees have a comprehensive induction training program, which includes specific on-site induction and shadow shifts.

We want you to have the most rewarding experience possible when looking after our residents, as you support them with many of the important aspects of daily living. Our teams consistently go above and beyond to build relationships with our residents and their families and make a real difference to their lives. Although challenging at times, this will be one of the most satisfying jobs you will ever have.

The role of a carer in a Domiciliary Care team involves helping residents with practical tasks such as getting in and out of bed, dressing, bathing, toileting, hygiene, food preparation, cleaning and laundry. It also includes supporting them emotionally and socially to remain independent, and in control of their lives. Building a relationship of trust is the foundation to exercising choice and feeling valued. Carers also support residents with their medication when assessed as needing this support. Full training will be given.