Care Assistant

An opportunity to make a real difference working in care!

Established in 1996, Martha Trust Hereford is a registered charity, providing lifelong care for people with profound and multiple learning disabilities in our 2 purpose-built nursing homes, Martha House and Sophie House, on the edge of the city of Hereford. Each home has 14 residents and a high staff to resident ratio, ensuring the highest standards of care.

Care is at the forefront of everything we do! Our mission is to provide a home away from home for our residents. Our care team need to be caring, patient, kind and keen to improve lives….

We are looking for Care Assistants who want to make each day enjoyable for our residents. Duties will include some support with personal care needs, as well as activities; you could take your resident for a session in the hydrotherapy pool, have fun in the sensory rooms, take in craft work activities, attend music sessions, watch the footie and other sports on TV;

or pop into town shopping, or for a cup of coffee. When the weather is good, trips to the cinema, garden centre or other local attractions take place to make the most of each day.

Previous experience in a care home or healthcare setting would be advantageous. However, you do not need to have previous experience or qualifications work for us, as we will provide all the necessary training to enable you to care for the residents.

At Martha Trust Hereford, we provide a friendly and supportive working environment, along with various benefits; including free parking plus free drinks, breakfast/snack items and fruit! We also pay above the National Living Wage. See our website:  for more info on working here!

Hours:

Part-time (min 22.5 hours per week over 3 days) or full time roles available on a rota basis including weekends:

• early shift 07.00
  -14.30
• late shift 14.00 - 21.30

For further details or to apply with a full CV, please email: recruitmen We look forward to hearing from you!

The recruitment and selection process will involve telephone screening, a face to face interview and a tour of the home.

Martha Trust Hereford is an equal opportunities employer. We welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons, but we are unable to provide Certificates of Sponsorship for this role.

Please note:

we endeavour to respond to all applicants; however, if we receive a large volume of applications, this is not always possible. Therefore, if we receive a large volume of applications, this is not always possible. No agencies please!