Domiciliary Care Assistant

St Monica Trust

. Provide and deliver comprehensive care and support, including personal care and hygiene, while maintaining residents’ independence and dignity .

Posted 11/4/2026part-timeBristol • United KingdomMid-LevelSenior💰 £14 per hourWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates comprehensive care and support for older individuals, including personal care, health and wellbeing management, and adherence to regulatory standards. Proficient in formulating care plans and maintaining documentation while fostering positive relationships with residents and stakeholders.

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Personal Care AssistanceCare Plan FormulationUnderstanding of Dementia CareCompliance with GDPRGood IT Skills

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Hard Skills

Personal CareHealth ManagementCare Plan DocumentationNutrition SupportMedication AdministrationMobility AssistanceHousekeeping DutiesLaundry Duties

Soft Skills

Relationship BuildingEmpathyCommunication

Tools & Technologies

Microsoft Packages

Certifications & Qualifications

Care CertificateFirst AidFood HygieneManual Handling

Industry Keywords

Dementia CareComplex Care NeedsEquity, Diversity and Inclusion PolicyCQC ComplianceHSE ComplianceData Protection Policy

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Provide and deliver comprehensive care and support, including personal care and hygiene, while maintaining residents’ independence and dignity
Encourage and facilitate residents’ interests and meaningful activities
Support residents’ health and wellbeing, including nutrition, medication/creams, mobility, shopping, health appointments, and visitors
Formulate, review, and maintain resident care plans and paperwork
Work in line with regulatory bodies and St Monica Trust policies, including GDPR, CQC, HSE, and Local Authority expectations
Build and maintain positive relationships with stakeholders across and externally to St Monica Trust
Undertake housekeeping and laundry duties as necessary for residents

Requirements

What you’ll need

Understanding of the needs of older people, including dementia and complex care needs
Ability to attend to personal care needs, including helping with food, bathing, and toileting
Good level of IT skills (Microsoft packages)
Care certificate or willingness to work towards Care Certificate
Desirable: First Aid, food hygiene and Manual Handling
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
Any criminal conviction, including spent convictions, must be made known at the time of application

Benefits

Comp & perks

Flexible shifts to fit around your lifestyle and commitments
Opportunities across a range of roles and locations
Be part of a friendly, supportive team
Gain valuable experience in a trusted local charity
Make a meaningful difference to older people's lives
Competitive hourly rates
Ongoing learning and development opportunities
Access to employee discounts and savings through our Trust Hub
Stream, giving access to earned pay and financial wellbeing products
Credit Union savings and loans
Subsidised meals, pool and gym access
Wellbeing support and free flu vaccinations
Access to purchase a Blue Light Card
Refer a Friend bonus scheme
Free uniform and parking (where applicable)