St Monica Trust
Domiciliary Care Assistant
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Domiciliary Care Assistant
Senior Care Assistant (Part Time) – 20 Hours Per Week
Position: Senior Care Assistant Hours: 20 hours per week Hourly Rate: £13.64 per hour Annual Salary Range: £26,598.00
Committed to Communities Where Older People Flourish St Monica Trust is a registered charity and not-for-profit dedicated to nurturing relationships and choice for older people. Our villages, care homes, and support networks provide unique opportunities to thrive.
We are now seeking a Senior Care Assistant to deliver compassionate, person-centred care in line with our communities’ values.
Key Responsibilities
Provide and deliver a comprehensive care and support service, including:
- Assisting with personal care and hygiene, ensuring dignity and independence
- Supporting residents with social inclusion—encouraging their interests and activities
- Helping with health and well-being, including:
- Nutrition and hydration
- Medication/creams and mobility assistance
- Shopping and health appointments
- Receiving visitors
- Formulating, reviewing, and maintaining resident care plans and documentation
- Working in compliance with regulatory standards (e.g., GDPR, CQC, HSE, Local Authority guidelines)
Build and maintain positive relationships with:
- Residents and their families
- Wide-ranging stakeholders across the St Monica Trust
- Colleagues in a team-based environment
Perform housekeeping and laundry duties as needed for residents.
** Skills, Experience, and Requirements**
Communication
- Excellent numeracy, literacy, and verbal skills
- Ability to communicate with people of varying needs (e.g., sensory/speech impairments)
- Strong customer service mindset; tailored approaches based on individual needs
- Experience with written records (notes, communications)
Thinking and Problem-Solving
- Analytical skills: evaluates information for resident welfare
- Adapts style to support diverse situations and tasks
- Manages tasks efficiently while anticipating issues
- Troubleshooting, clarifying concerns with line managers as required
- Proactively identifies learning and development opportunities for teams
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Well-Being, Values, and People-Centric Care
- Demonstrates empathy and professionalism
- Respects diversity in cultural and care needs (including older adults and those with dementia)
- Aware of physical/emotional risks in care settings
- Reliable, trustworthy, and mission-driven
- Willing to learn and adapt to support individuals with complex needs
This role is not limited to clinical duties—staff interact positively with residents in emotional, cognitive, and physical support.
Working Collaboratively
- Team player with consistent uplift and support when needed
- Builds trust-based relationships with residents, families, and colleagues
- Remains capable in challenging scenarios
Essential and Desirable Qualifications
Essential
- Care experience with older people, including:
- Those with dementia or complex care needs
- Support for personal care ( bathing, food assistance, mobility)
- Basic IT proficiency (Microsoft Office), with a willingness to learn advanced tools
- Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion understanding—aligned with St Monica Trust policies
- Commitment to ongoing training, including:
- Care Certificate (or willingness to achieve this)
Desirable but not Mandatory
- First Aid certification
- Food Hygiene Safety qualification
- Manual Handling competence
Important Legal Notice
- Criminal records disclosure: This role is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. All convictions (including spent ones) must be disclosed.
- Reliance on the role profile above does not constitute an exhaustive list of duties.
- Duties undertaken in compliance with St Monica Trust’s policies, including working time and health/safety regulations.
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Why Join St Monica Trust?
Core Benefits: ✔ Industry-leading pay—matching your skills and impact to elderly care ✔ Generous pension scheme (commitment to retirement security) ✔ Subsidised staff meals on-site (supporting healthy care teams) ✔ Comprehensive training and development—career progression opportunities with us ✔ Inclusive culture: Values diversity, empowers staff, and supports well-being
Additional Opportunities:
- Celebrate a legacy of high-quality care through relationship-building with residents
- Join a growing not-for-profit, shaping the futures of thousands across our community
About St Monica Trust
A long-standing organisation with deeply held values—'people matter first, always.' Our homes and services reflect this in direct care practices, from expert advisors to team-leading carers, all driven by a desire to make older lives more vibrant and fulfilling.
Our mission: Communities where older people flourish—connection, contribution, choice. Join our community today.
St Monica Trust is an equal-opportunities workplace. If you require adaptation or assistance during applications, please contact recruitment@stmonicatrust.org.uk.
How to Apply
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Email our Recruitment Team: 📧 recruitment@stmonicatrust.org.uk 📞 Call: 0117 949 4091
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