Right to Work — Please Read Before Applying
You must already have the right to work in the UK to be considered for this role.
Stratton Court does not hold a Skilled Worker Sponsor Licence and is not able to offer visa sponsorship of any kind, including Health and Care Worker visas. Applications from candidates requiring sponsorship cannot be accepted and will not be progressed.
If you are currently in the UK on a valid visa that grants you the right to work without sponsorship, you are welcome to apply.
ABOUT STRATTON COURT
Stratton Court is one of the finest care homes in the Cotswolds — an 84-bed luxury setting providing residential, nursing, dementia and respite care set within beautiful grounds just outside Cirencester. With an onsite cinema, fitness room, memory gardens, restaurant and bar, it is a home residents are proud to live in and a workplace staff are proud to be part of.
We are part of Aura Care Living, a premium provider that believes exceptional care starts with exceptional people. No two residents are the same, and we look for people who understand that — people who bring warmth, patience and genuine kindness to work every single day.
THE ROLE
As a Care Assistant at Stratton Court, you will be one of the most important people in our residents' lives. You will be there in the mornings, at mealtimes, during quiet moments and at the end of the day — providing the hands-on support, companionship and dignity that makes Stratton Court feel like home rather than simply a care setting.
No previous care experience is needed. What matters most is who you are — compassionate, reliable, patient and genuinely committed to the people in your care. We will give you everything else through our fully funded induction and training programme.
WHAT YOU'LL DO
- Support residents with personal care — washing, dressing, bathing and toileting — always maintaining privacy and dignity
- Assist with mealtimes, ensuring residents enjoy food and drink that meets their individual preferences and dietary needs
- Help residents move around safely, using appropriate moving and handling techniques
- Provide companionship — take the time to talk, listen and engage with each resident as an individual
- Support residents to participate in activities, outings and the daily life of the home
- Observe and report any changes in residents' condition, wellbeing or behaviour promptly and accurately
- Maintain clear and accurate written records in line with our digital care planning system
- Work as part of a close-knit team, supporting colleagues and communicating effectively across shifts
- Uphold Aura's values of care, choice and community in everything you do
WHAT WE'RE LOOKING FOR
Experience in care is welcome but not essential — we hire on character first. You will fit in well if you are:
- Warm, patient and genuinely caring — this is not a role where those qualities can be faked
- Reliable and punctual — residents and your team depend on you
- A good communicator — with residents, families and colleagues alike
- Calm under pressure and adaptable when the unexpected happens
- Comfortable with personal care tasks and physical aspects of the role
- Willing to work a rolling rota including days, nights and alternate weekends
- Committed to completing the Care Certificate and working towards your NVQ Level 2 in Health and Social Care (both fully funded by us)
WHAT YOU'LL RECEIVE
£13.50 – £14.00/hr (flat rate, all shifts) | £500 welcome bonus* | Fully funded training
- Flat rate applies to all shifts days, nights, weekends and bank holidays
- Welcome bonus of £500 — £250 after 1 month, £250 on successful completion of probationary period
- Fully funded NVQ Level 2 in Health and Social Care
- Clear progression pathway: Care Assistant → Senior Carer → Unit Lead → beyond
- Staff referral bonus — £400 for every friend you recommend who joins the team
- Free DBS check
- Free on-site parking
- Pension scheme with employer contributions
- Access to Blue Light Card discounts
- Employee wellbeing and support programme
- A genuine community — Stratton Court is a place where people stay, grow and are known by name
*Welcome bonus subject to satisfactory performance. Not available to those engaged through a third party.
A WORD ABOUT WHO THIS ROLE IS FOR
Care is one of the most human things a person can do. We are looking for people who feel that who understand that this job is about more than tasks completed or boxes ticked. Whether you are returning to work after time away, starting your first job, changing careers, or have been a carer for a family member, we would love to hear from you.
Pay: £13.00-£14.00 per hour
Application question(s):
- Do you require Sponsorship?
Work Location: In person
