Thank you for your interest in working for Martha Trust. I hope that we can encourage you to come and see the work we do and to consider a career with us.

Martha Trust provides residential care to people of all ages with profound and multiple physical and learning disabilities. We provide our support across 2 separate homes, Martha House and Sophie House which are set in outstanding surroundings on the outskirts of Hereford. The buildings are in excellent condition and are furnished and resourced to a high standard for us to be able to deliver care safely, efficiently and effectively.

Senior Carers take their responsibility for the residents seriously and lead and direct small teams of carers to deliver care plans and activities competently and with commitment and devotion to their residents’ well-being. Nurses provide skilled assessment, care planning, monitoring, direction and support. There is an exceptional team of therapists and allied professionals to complement holistic and safe care and enable access to a wide variety of therapeutic and social activities.

Martha Trust Hereford is an amazing place to work. Newly recruited carers receive at least one month’s support and supervision, working alongside experienced carers and senior carers on every shift, with a mentor and support from the education team to undertake the care certificate and develop knowledge and skills to undertake the role. They receive more support and encouragement in this time than I have ever observed elsewhere and this continues as they grow in the role. Starting as a carer with Martha Trust provides a solid foundation for any future career in health and social care and helps staff to develop resilience and life skills for the future. Many carers have gone on to become nurses, paramedics and doctors and also to take up development roles within the Trust. Nurse and therapy students also undertake placements in the homes which provide exceptional insight into the support of people with profound and multiple learning and physical disabilities

Whilst at Martha Trust, staff gain experience and skills in different modes of communication, understanding of the Mental Capacity Act, best interest decision-making and Deprivation of Liberty Safeguarding. They also have the opportunity to grow their skills especially in the management of epilepsy (seizures), gastrostomies (artificial feeding tubes), skin integrity, nutrition and positioning. For qualified nurses, whether trained in Learning Disability, General Adult nursing, Children’s nursing or Mental Health, there are opportunities to use your nursing skills to the fullest and to support the deputy and registered home manager to advance knowledge, clinical skills and practice in specialist areas as above and potentially in health promotion, in caring for the ageing person with learning disability and at the end of life. There are also opportunities to gain experience in education and training. Nurses and carers receive ongoing training in mandatory subjects and clinical skills and have the opportunity to grow in areas of special interest

The homes are supported by Managers and Senior Managers who are skilled, experienced and committed to creating an environment of exceptional care and staff support and development.

If you are interested in working for Martha please contact us if you have any questions or wish to arrange a visit where you will have the opportunity to talk to our staff. We look forward to hearing from you.

 Staff testimonials

Senior Care Assistant

I have worked at Martha Trust for 17 years. I started work from school as a carer and am now a senior care assistant. Part of my role is to mentor to new carers and it is really satisfying when I see how they enjoy interacting with the residents. My favourite part of the job is getting involved with my resident’s activities. We both enjoy going to the cinema, shopping, walking around the beautiful gardens and when the weather is not so good we will cosy down to watch a film. The care team make the day enjoyable for the residents and working here means that you are part of a team and listened to by all members of staff.

Nurse

I joined Martha Trust when I was 17 years of age as a junior care assistant as I had always wanted to work in a care environment. With the support of Martha I am now a qualified nurse and during my training I still worked as a care assistant. As a newly qualified nurse I was supported by Martha Trust’s preceptorship programme. The best part of my job is the rapport I am able to have with the residents’ and the staff.