Care Assistant

Salary: £34,046.57 per annum
Hours: Nights, full time 48 hours per week

Working pattern: Working on a rota to include weekend working

The Role:

At St Monica Trust, we’re a Bristol-based charity supporting older people to live fulfilling, independent lives. Our retirement communities are designed to feel like real neighbourhoods, where people can continue to enjoy life with the right support around them.

As a Care Assistant, you’ll play a vital role in helping residents feel safe, valued and connected. This isn’t just about providing care, it’s about building relationships, understanding individual needs, and supporting people to live with dignity and independence.

You’ll be part of a compassionate and supportive team, providing high-quality, person-centred care in a warm and welcoming environment. Whether you’re helping with daily routines, offering reassurance, or simply spending time with residents, your work will have a meaningful and lasting impact on people’s lives.

What You'll Be Doing

• Delivery of day-to-day holistic care for residents and meeting their unique needs.  Duties include (but not exclusive to): personal care; assisting with mobility needs; medications (as appropriate to role); infection control; supporting residents with dementia, and end of life care; changing bed linen, sorting laundry, safe disposal of clinical waste, manage stock levels and equipment such as wheelchairs.
• Working with volunteers, Wellbeing Coordinator and therapy teams to provide and encourage meaningful activities.
• Relationship building with a range of stakeholders, including a key worker relationship with named residents.
• Assist with nutrition and food choices, serving drinks and assisting with eating/drinking.
• Accurate maintenance of records relating to care and regulatory needs.
• Active contribution in handovers, team meetings and supervisions.

About You

We're looking for someone who can demonstrate the following key skills and requirements:

Essential

• Level 2 in Care (or equivalent qualification or experience) for Senior Care Assistants
• Ability to provide effective personal care with dignity (assisting with nutrition, bathing and toileting)
• Educated to GCSE (or equivalent) level to include maths and English
• Confident with using IT and a basic understanding of Word/Email.
• Awareness of older people’s needs and some understanding of dementia.

Desirable

• Level 2 in Care (or equivalent qualification or experience)
• Level 3 in Care (or willingness to work towards it) for Senior Care Assistants
• Experience of working with older people, those with a disability, and/or dementia
• Experience of working in a nursing home/hospital/sheltered housing/social care setting
• Knowledge of basic first aid, manual handling and food and hygiene practices
• Awareness of regulations/framework established in the CQC Essential Standards of Quality and Safety and the Mental Capacity Act.  Training is provided.

Why Join St Monica Trust:

• Be part of a purpose-driven charity with over 100 years of supporting older people to live fulfilling lives
• Work in warm, welcoming communities where relationships, connection and belonging really matter
• Help create environments where residents can enjoy choice, independence and dignity every day
• Make a real difference through meaningful, person-centred care
• Join a supportive, compassionate team that values collaboration and kindness
• Access training, development and career progression opportunities

In Return You Will Receive:

• Industry leading salary
• Workplace pension scheme with up to 7.5% employer contribution
• 23 days holiday (plus bank holidays) plus extra after 5 years
• Tailored ongoing learning and development opportunities to grow your skills, confidence, and career.
• Cost of living support: Free employee retail discounts platform
• Stream for flexible pay
• Credit union savings and loans
• Subsidised meals
• Subsidised pool and gym
• Employee Assistance Programme and well-being support
• Free flu vaccinations
• Refer a Friend bonus scheme
• Cycle to work scheme
• Free uniform
• Free parking and much more

Additional Information:

• Duties must be carried out in compliance with St Monica Trust’s Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Policy.
• Duties must be carried out in compliance with current UK GDPR and with St Monica Trust’s Confidentiality and Data Protection Policy.
• This role profile contains the principal accountabilities relating to this post and does not describe in detail all the duties required to carry them out.
• This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and this means that any criminal conviction, including spent convictions, must be made known at the time of the application.