A supportive place
An opportunity to do a job that makes a real difference to people's lives
Whether working as support staff or directly with our residents as their carers we promise that working here is enriching, rewarding and quite simply like nothing else - every day you make a difference.
We offer our team:
A friendly home environment in which to work
Competitive rates of pay: all roles paid above National Living Wage!
Enhanced pay for bank holidays and night shifts
Free training and career development – comprehensive in-house training and professional development
Free parking
Uniform
Subsidised meals, freshly prepared by our kitchen team
Free tea, coffee and cold drinks
Free breakfast items and fruit
Increased holiday entitlement with length of service
Long service awards
Recruitment incentive payments for introducing friends and family to the Martha Trust team
Discounts with local and national retailers via the Blue Light card
Discounted rates with local gyms in Herefordshire
Current vacancies
Cook – Sophie House
We are looking for an experienced Cook/Chef to join our friendly team at Sophie House.
The successful candidate will join an established kitchen team, preparing nutritious, home-cooked meals for our residents.
We support people with profound learning disabilities and complex health needs, which may influence how someone can eat and drink. Our team of cooks therefore make adjustments to accommodate varying dysphagia needs (swallowing difficulties), which may include providing bite-size foods or pureed meals. Training is provided from our Therapy team.
Our team of dedicated cooks are an integral part of our Care team, enabling us to provide a truly holistic approach to care for each of our 14 residents.
The role involves cooking and baking for both residents and staff. Therefore, we are looking for an experienced Cook/Chef, who also has an interest in baking. Previous food preparation and cooking experience in a professional kitchen is required.
Hours: 24 to 32 hours per week, over 3 or 4 days, on a shift rota basis, including weekends.
Bank Holiday and weekend working is shared fairly between the team, including Christmas and New Year. Weekends are on average 2 per month. The role involves some lone-working, as well as working as part of a small team.
If you would like to join us, we would love to hear from you! Please email your CV to recruitment@marthatrusthereford.org.uk. The recruitment and selection process will involve an interview, a tour of the home and a paid trial shift.
We endeavour to respond to all applicants; however, if we receive a large volume of applications, this is not always possible. Therefore, if you do not hear from us within 14 days of your application, you have been unsuccessful on this occasion, but we thank you for your interest. Previous unsuccessful applicants are requested not to re-apply. Please note we do not provide Certificates of Sponsorship for this role. No agencies please!
Care Assistant
An opportunity to make a real difference working in care!
Care is at the forefront of everything we do! Our mission is to provide a home away from home for our residents. Our care team need to be caring, patient, kind and keen to improve lives….
We are looking for Care Assistants who want to make each day enjoyable for our residents. Duties will include some support with personal care needs, as well as activities; you could take your resident for a session in the hydrotherapy pool, have fun in the sensory rooms, take part in craft work activities, attend music sessions, watch the footie and other sports on TV; or pop into town shopping, or for a cup of coffee. When the weather is good, trips to the cinema, garden centre or other local attractions take place to make the most of each day.
Previous experience in a care home or healthcare setting would be advantageous. However, you do not need to have previous experience or qualifications to work for us, as we will provide all the necessary training to enable you to care for the residents.
Hours: Part-time (min 22.5 hours per week over 3 days) or full time roles available on a rota basis including weekends:
early shift 07.00 -14.30
late shift 14.00 - 21.30
For further details or to apply with a full CV, please email: recruitment@marthatrusthereford.org.uk. We look forward to hearing from you!
The recruitment and selection process will involve telephone screening, a face to face interview and a tour of the home.
Martha Trust Hereford is an equal opportunities employer. We welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons, but we are unable to provide Certificates of Sponsorship for this role.
Please note: we endeavour to respond to all applicants; however, if we receive a large volume of applications, this is not always possible. Therefore, if you do not hear from us within 28 days of your application, you have been unsuccessful on this occasion, but we thank you for your interest. No agencies please!
Please note, that we do not offer certificates of sponsorship for care roles.
We have a legal responsibility as an employer to prevent illegal working. Therefore, you will be asked for evidence of your right to work as part of the application process.
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.
Lisa Mountford
Nursing Associate
I first started working for Martha Trust over 20 years ago as a care assistant. During this time I have worked as a senior carer, therapy assistant, therapy co-ordinator, training and development officer and now I am a qualified Nursing Associate. My experience means that I can encourage and empathise with new staff who have no experience in care work. Both homes have a lovely, homely atmosphere but the best thing by far are the residents; who make the work fun and satisfying.
