*Care Assistant £11.72 to £11.98 per hour (Under 18's £9.37 per hour)*

The Orchard

*Care Assistant £11.72 to £11.98 per hour (Under 18's £9.37 per hour)*

£24918

The Orchard, Gloucester

  • Full time
  • Permanent
  • Onsite working

, 11 Sep | Get your application in now before you're too late!

Closing date: Closing date not specified

job Ref: 1cdef4bc034f4851aec1ace2ea62b9b8

Full Job Description

A Care Assistant role will be varied and will include supporting people to access the community for social outings, shopping, swimming, special events etc, and also in house activities. Care Assistants will also support people to health related appointments; provide personal care and support them to live meaningful lives.

We are looking for enthusiastic and reliable Care Assistants to support our service users in our Residential home in

At the Orchard Trust we respect everyone involved in the Trust, working together with a culture of openness and celebrating the individuality of our staff, volunteers and service users.

We provide daily support within our homes for people with learning and/or physical disabilities. We welcome experience, but this is not essential as a full training package is provided, that includes the Care Certificate, along with the opportunity to progress to HSC Diploma 2 & 3 should you wish to progress your career.

  • £11.72 - £11.98 per hour (Under 18's £9.37 per hour)

  • Premiums - enhancements paid for waking nights

  • £15.00 for a 7.5 hour bank holiday shift.

  • Cashback Healthcare Scheme (money back for dental care, opticians etc, following probation)

  • Long Service Awards (extra holiday for length of service)

  • DBS reimbursed (following probation)

  • Contributory Pension scheme

  • Group Life Assurance

  • Free high quality training including the Care Certificate

  • 28 days annual leave including bank holidays full time(or pro rata equivalent)


  • Enhanced DBS and references required for this position.,
  • Part time and full time available

  • A mix of early/late/sleep in and weekend working will be expected.

  • Enhanced DBS and references required for this position.

  • Early shifts 7am - 2pm/Late shift 2pm - 9.30 (including weekend work)

  • 22.5/30/37.5 hour contracts available

  • No experience in the Care Sector needed