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The Orders of St John Care Trust

At the Orders of St John Care Trust, we are committed to providing the highest quality of care for our residents. This requires the support of a dedicated and professional team.

Care is at the heart of everything we do. Working in one of our care or support roles you will be at the forefront of the service we provide to our residents. Roles available include Carer, Care Lead, Chef / Cook, Kitchen Assistant, Handy Person, Housekeeper, Administrator, Activities Coordinator, and Bursar.

We also offer a range of Nursing, Home Management, and Head Office positions.

Why OSJCT?

We care about our residents and we care about each other. At each of our care homes, you’ll find a friendly, inclusive and welcoming environment.

Being a large care provider means we offer an incredible range of careers.

We employ over 4,800 people in our homes and extra care housing schemes.

 

We’ve grown significantly since we started caring for residents 25 years ago and we need more people with the right mix of skills, passion and ambition to help us grow even more.

We are committed to giving our employees every opportunity to become better qualified and to continually develop.

Don’t worry if you’re new to care – we’ll provide all the training and support you need.

 

 

 

23 May, 2025
Full time
Carer
The Orders of St John Care Trust Lincoln, UK
Care Assistant Location: Pay rate: Up to £ Contracted Hours: We offer various shifts and hours so get in touch and we can help you find the job you want! [About the HOME/SCHEME] We are looking for you to work as a care assistant making a real difference to our residents lives every day. Along with supporting daily routines and personal care (washing, bathing, supporting toilet use) we are looking for the right people to genuinely care for our residents and create a happy fulfilled life for them. Some days may be challenging but you will laugh, have fun and make lasting memories. You’ll become part of our extended family too, bringing kindness, exceptional care and dignity to our care homes. We are looking for both experienced carers and those that are new to care to build our teams with diverse people who can bring all sorts of life experience to the job. We provide induction training and support, with ongoing development opportunities for you to really build a career with us. You...
23 May, 2025
Full time
Night Carer
The Orders of St John Care Trust Lincoln, UK
Night Care Assistant Location: Ermine House Lincoln Pay rate: £13.27 Contracted Hours: night shift 20 hours We offer various shifts and hours so get in touch and we can help you find the job you want! Ermine House offers compassionate, individualised residential and respite care for up to 44 residents in a homely, comfortable environment. Located on the Ermine Estate in Lincoln, the home is only a mile and a half from the city centre. It is close to local shops, library, church and thriving community. The home benefits from a direct bus route into Lincoln city centre. We are looking for you to work as a care assistant making a real difference to our residents lives every day. Along with supporting daily routines and personal care (washing, bathing, supporting toilet use) we are looking for the right people to genuinely care for our residents and create a happy fulfilled life for them. Some days may be challenging but you will laugh, have fun and make lasting memories. You’ll become...
23 May, 2025
Full time
Chef
The Orders of St John Care Trust Headington, UK
Bank Chef Location: Townsend House, Headington, Oxfordshire Pay Rate: £15.64 per hour Contracted Hours: 0 Hours per week Shift Pattern: 7:00am - 3:00pm (Monday-Sunday) ABOUT THE ROLE Are you an experienced chef, used to catering for large groups of people, looking to design your own menus, cooking with fresh seasonal food? Are you looking for your next challenge without split shifts and anti-social hours? Would you like full autonomy over menu development, with the opportunity to cook nutritious, high quality, flavoursome and well-balanced meals that our residents will love? Working as a Chef in our homes, you’ll oversee all aspects of our kitchen and catering services including management of a small team, ensuring the highest standards of nutrition, hygiene and safety at all times. You may occasionally be asked to cater for meals for other day centres, luncheon clubs and community activities and some weekend work will be required. Nutrition is an important element of the care...
23 May, 2025
Full time
Housekeeper
The Orders of St John Care Trust Abingdon, UK
Bank Housekeeper Location: Old Station House, Abingdon, Oxfordshire  Pay Rate: £12.44 per Hour (plus weekend and NVQ enhancements available) Contracted Hours: 0 Hours per week Shift Pattern : 08:00am - 3:00pm Monday - Sunday We offer various shifts and hours so get in touch and we can help you find the job you want! ABOUT OUR ROLE Our Housekeepers play a vital role in maintaining the highest standards of cleanliness in our homes, ensuring that every room and living space is clean, tidy and maintained at all times.  A champion for hygiene and infection control within the home, you’ll have access to specialised equipment and materials to ensure you can create a welcoming, safe and comfortable environment for residents, as well as their friends and families. Some of our residents love to join in with simple cleaning and laundry tasks, so you may sometimes find that you have extra help as you carry out your daily routines. In joining us, you’ll also become part of our extended family....
23 May, 2025
Full time
Carer
The Orders of St John Care Trust Abingdon, UK
Care Assistant Location: Old Station House, Abingdon , Oxfordshire Pay Rate: £12.93 per Hour (plus weekend and NVQ enhancements available) Contracted Hours: 21 Hours per week Shift Pattern: 07:30am - 2:30pm & 2:30pm - 9:30pm (Working alternate weekends)  We offer various shifts and hours so get in touch and we can help you find the job you want! Old Station House is a beautiful home offering exceptional residential and early-stage dementia care in the heart of the bustling town of Abingdon. The home compromises of spacious and individual apartments for 43 residents. We are looking for you to work as a care assistant making a real difference to our residents lives every day. Along with supporting daily routines and personal care (washing, bathing, supporting toilet use) we are looking for the right people to genuinely care for our residents and create a happy fulfilled life for them. Some days may be challenging but you will laugh, have fun and make lasting memories. You’ll become...
23 May, 2025
Full time
Carer
The Orders of St John Care Trust Abingdon, UK
Bank Care Assistant Location: Old Station House, Abingdon , Oxfordshire Pay Rate: £12.93 per Hour (plus weekend and NVQ enhancements available) Contracted Hours: 0 Hours per week Shift Pattern: 07:30am - 2:30pm & 2:30pm - 9:30pm (Working alternate weekends)  We offer various shifts and hours so get in touch and we can help you find the job you want! Old Station House is a beautiful home offering exceptional residential and early-stage dementia care in the heart of the bustling town of Abingdon. The home compromises of spacious and individual apartments for 43 residents. We are looking for you to work as a care assistant making a real difference to our residents lives every day. Along with supporting daily routines and personal care (washing, bathing, supporting toilet use) we are looking for the right people to genuinely care for our residents and create a happy fulfilled life for them. Some days may be challenging but you will laugh, have fun and make lasting memories. You’ll...
23 May, 2025
Full time
Head of Care - Residential
The Orders of St John Care Trust Headington, UK
Head of Care  Location: Townsend House, Headington, Oxfordshire Salary: £30,000 per annum Contracted Hours: 37.5 Hours per week  Shift Pattern: Monday to Friday 08:30am - 5.00pm (On Call Duties required and Weekend cover) ABOUT THE ROLE Are you an experienced Head of Care, with the passion to make a difference? Can you lead a team of people to deliver outstanding care to our residents, whilst encouraging them to always do their best? As Head of Care, you’ll support the Home Manager with the management of the Home to ensure that the highest standards of care are delivered and maintained at all times. You’ll carry out initial assessments of potential residents, produce individual care plans and support both residents and their families through the process. Leading a team of carers, you’ll be responsible for rota planning, employee recruitment and both induction and mandatory training, ensuring that the needs of our residents are  recognised, assessed and met where possible. You’ll...
22 May, 2025
Full time
Nurse
The Orders of St John Care Trust Lincoln, UK
Registered Nurse Location: Beckside Pay rate: £21.16  Contracted hours: 24.50 ABOUT THE ROLE Are you a Registered Nurse who thrives on making a real and positive difference to the lives of older people? Are you qualified with a current NMC pin? Our care teams make a real difference every day and your professionalism, kindness and compassion, will be at the core of everything you do. At times, you may be the only nurse on the shift and will be responsible for leading and managing the care team to ensure that high standards of nursing and personal care are met, providing clinical leadership and guidance where necessary. You will deliver, monitor, and re-evaluate care needs in partnership with each resident, their key carers, family members and the wider team at the home, as well as liaising effectively with GPs, hospitals and external agencies. The role is incredibly rewarding, and you will regularly be presented with a wide range of clinical experiences to develop your skills and...
22 May, 2025
Full time
Carer
The Orders of St John Care Trust Grantham, UK
Care Assistant Location: Gregory House Pay rate: £12.77 Contracted Hours: 24 We offer various shifts and hours so get in touch and we can help you find the job you want! Located in Grantham is Gregory House, offering outstanding residential and day care to its 31 residents. The home is surrounded by well-established grounds and an attractive courtyard and is located in a quiet residential area, a short distance from Grantham town centre. We are looking for you to work as a care assistant making a real difference to our residents lives every day. Along with supporting daily routines and personal care (washing, bathing, supporting toilet use) we are looking for the right people to genuinely care for our residents and create a happy fulfilled life for them. Some days may be challenging but you will laugh, have fun and make lasting memories. You’ll become part of our extended family too, bringing kindness, exceptional care and dignity to our care homes. We are looking for both...
22 May, 2025
Full time
Carer
The Orders of St John Care Trust Lincoln, UK
Care Assistant Location: Hartsholme House Pay rate: £12.77 Contracted Hours: 21 We offer various shifts and hours so get in touch and we can help you find the job you want! Located close to the centre of Lincoln is Hartsholme House, offering outstanding dementia, residential and day care to its 44 residents. Hartsholme House stands in spacious gardens and with a private entrance to the beautiful Hartsholme Park on the outskirts of the historic city of Lincoln. We are looking for you to work as a care assistant making a real difference to our residents lives every day. Along with supporting daily routines and personal care (washing, bathing, supporting toilet use) we are looking for the right people to genuinely care for our residents and create a happy fulfilled life for them. Some days may be challenging but you will laugh, have fun and make lasting memories. You’ll become part of our extended family too, bringing kindness, exceptional care and dignity to our care homes. We are...
22 May, 2025
Full time
Housekeeper
The Orders of St John Care Trust Holbeach, UK
Housekeeper Location: Patchett Lodge Pay rate: £12.31 Contracted hours: 20 ABOUT OUR ROLE Our Housekeepers play a vital role in maintaining the highest standards of cleanliness in our homes, ensuring that every room and living space is clean, tidy and maintained at all times.  A champion for hygiene and infection control within the home, you’ll have access to specialised equipment and materials to ensure you can create a welcoming, safe and comfortable environment for residents, as well as their friends and families. Some of our residents love to join in with simple cleaning and laundry tasks, so you may sometimes find that you have extra help as you carry out your daily routines. In joining us, you’ll also become part of our extended family. You’ll work alongside other team members who are passionate about providing a safe environment, as well as warmth and kindness to all those who live and work in our homes. Patchett Lodge Care Home, Holbeach offers high-quality compassionate,...
22 May, 2025
Full time
Cook
The Orders of St John Care Trust Bourne, UK
Cook Location: Digby Court Pay rate: £12.54 Contracted hours: Bank ABOUT THE ROLE Are you an experienced catering assistant, commis chef or cook that takes pride in your work? Are you looking for your next challenge without split shifts and anti-social hours? We’re currently recruiting for a Cook to join our passionate, hard-working and friendly catering team, to create delicious meals for our residents. Nutrition is an important element of the care package that we provide. You’ll be actively involved in the nutritional needs of our residents, to ensure that a high-quality dining experience is received by everyone. You’ll get to know our residents and their families so that you’ll be motivated to understand and accommodate their personal preferences. Some weekend work will be required. In joining us, you’ll also become part of our extended family. You’ll work alongside other team members who are passionate about providing care, warmth and kindness to all those who live and work in...
21 May, 2025
Full time
Kitchen Assistant
The Orders of St John Care Trust Trowbridge, UK
Housekeeper Location: Trowbridge, Wiltshire Pay rate: Up to £12.31 Contracted hours: 30 Hours Per Week  ABOUT THE ROLE We’re currently recruiting for a Kitchen Assistant to join our passionate, hard-working and friendly catering team, to create delicious meals, snacks and drinks for our residents. You’ll get to know our residents, understand their likes and dislikes so that mealtimes are always a highlight of their day In joining us, you’ll also become part of our extended family. You’ll work alongside other team members who are passionate about providing care, warmth and kindness to all those who live and work in our homes. Goodson Lodge is situated in the historic county town of Trowbridge. This purpose-built care home has been created with our residents in mind. The home provides 24-hour specialist person-centred dementia care, residential care and respite care. AND IN RETURN The Trust is a great place to work; we’ve been providing care for almost 1,000 years and we’re currently...
21 May, 2025
Full time
Chef
The Orders of St John Care Trust Trowbridge, UK
Chef  Location: Trowbridge, Wiltshire Pay rate: Up to £14.54 Contracted hours: 37.5 Hours per week  ABOUT THE ROLE Are you an experienced chef, used to catering for large groups of people, looking to design your own menus, cooking with fresh seasonal food? Are you looking for your next challenge without split shifts and anti-social hours? Would you like full autonomy over menu development, with the opportunity to cook nutritious, high quality, flavoursome and well-balanced meals that our residents will love? Working as a Chef in our homes, you’ll oversee all aspects of our kitchen and catering services including management of a small team, ensuring the highest standards of nutrition, hygiene and safety at all times. You may occasionally be asked to cater for meals for other day centres, luncheon clubs and community activities and some weekend work will be required. Nutrition is an important element of the care package that we provide. You’ll be actively involved in the nutritional...
21 May, 2025
Full time
Deputy Home Manager - Nursing
The Orders of St John Care Trust Bicester, UK
== Deputy Home Manager - Nursing - Active NMC PIN required == Location: Langford View, Bicester, OX26 6EW Pay: £45,900 per annum Contracted Hours: 37.5 hours per week Shift times: Variable shifts ABOUT THE ROLE Are you a passionate Deputy Home Manager, with an active NMC pin, motivated and driven to make a difference? Can you combine your exceptional care skills with the commercial acumen needed to manage occupancy levels, care standards and your team in the home? As Deputy Home Manager, Nursing, you’ll support the Home Manager with the management of the Home. Specifically, you’ll be responsible for rota planning, employee recruitment and both induction and mandatory training, ensuring that the clinical needs of our residents are recognised, assessed and met where possible. You’ll also monitor and manage individual employee performance to ensure standards are upheld, addressing any issues as they arise through the appropriate channels. In return we’ll provide opportunities for...
21 May, 2025
Full time
Chef
The Orders of St John Care Trust South Cerney, UK
Chef Location: South Cerney  Pay rate: Up to £14.41 Contracted hours: 38 Hours  ABOUT THE ROLE Are you an experienced chef, used to catering for large groups of people, looking to design your own menus, cooking with fresh seasonal food? Are you looking for your next challenge without split shifts and anti-social hours? Would you like full autonomy over menu development, with the opportunity to cook nutritious, high quality, flavoursome and well-balanced meals that our residents will love? Working as a Chef in our homes, you’ll oversee all aspects of our kitchen and catering services including management of a small team, ensuring the highest standards of nutrition, hygiene and safety at all times. You may occasionally be asked to cater for meals for other day centres, luncheon clubs and community activities and some weekend work will be required. Nutrition is an important element of the care package that we provide. You’ll be actively involved in the nutritional needs of our...
20 May, 2025
Full time
Carer
The Orders of St John Care Trust Cheltenham, UK
Care Assistant Location: Grevill House, Charlton Kings, GL52 6YL Pay rate: £12.82 (Mon-Fri), £13.82 (Sat-Sun)  NVQ enhancements available Contracted Hours: 48 hours per week  Shift Times: 8am - 8pm,  8am -2pm, 2pm - 8pm working alternate weekends ABOUT US We are looking for you to work as a care assistant making a real difference to our residents lives every day. Along with supporting daily routines and personal care (washing, bathing, supporting toilet use) we are looking for the right people to genuinely care for our residents and create a happy fulfilled life for them. Some days may be challenging but you will laugh, have fun and make lasting memories. You’ll become part of our extended family too, bringing kindness, exceptional care and dignity to our care homes. We are looking for both experienced carers and those that are new to care to build our teams with diverse people who can bring all sorts of life experience to the job. We provide induction training and support, with...
20 May, 2025
Full time
Care Leader
The Orders of St John Care Trust Gloucester, UK
BANK Care Leader Location: Stow-on-the-Wold, Gloucestershire Pay rate: £15.66 per hour, plus NVQ and weekend enhancements available Contracted hours: Bank  ABOUT THE ROLE Are you an experienced carer or senior carer with the passion to make a difference? Can you lead a small team of people to deliver outstanding care to our residents, whilst encouraging them to always do their best? Our care teams make a real difference every day and your professionalism, teamed with kindness and compassion, will be at the core of everything you do. Supporting the Home Manager, and leading a team of carers, you’ll be responsible for planning and implementing the kind of care that will give our residents a real sense of security, dignity, and independence. You’ll ensure care plans are regularly reviewed through continuous assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation. You’ll be able to manage your time between supporting your team effectively and ensuring the wellbeing of our residents. In...
19 May, 2025
Full time
Housekeeper
The Orders of St John Care Trust Grantham, UK
Housekeeper  Location: Gregory House, Grantham, Lincolnshire  Pay rate: £12.31 per hour Contracted hours: 15 Hours Per Week  ABOUT OUR ROLE Our Housekeepers play a vital role in maintaining the highest standards of cleanliness in our homes, ensuring that every room and living space is clean, tidy and maintained at all times.  A champion for hygiene and infection control within the home, you’ll have access to specialised equipment and materials to ensure you can create a welcoming, safe and comfortable environment for residents, as well as their friends and families. Some of our residents love to join in with simple cleaning and laundry tasks, so you may sometimes find that you have extra help as you carry out your daily routines. In joining us, you’ll also become part of our extended family. You’ll work alongside other team members who are passionate about providing a safe environment, as well as warmth and kindness to all those who live and work in our homes. Gregory House is a 31...
16 May, 2025
Full time
Nurse
The Orders of St John Care Trust Bicester, UK
Registered Nurse Location: Langford View Care Home, Bicester, Oxfordshire Pay rate: £23.66 per Hour (Mon-Fri), £24.66 per Hour (Weekends) Contracted hours: 43.5 Hours per week Shift pattern: 1 week 3 days 06:45-19:15, 1 week 4 days 06:45-19:15 including a weekend ABOUT THE ROLE Are you a Registered Nurse who thrives on making a real and positive difference to the lives of older people? Are you qualified with a current NMC pin? Our care teams make a real difference every day and your professionalism, kindness and compassion, will be at the core of everything you do. At times, you may be the only nurse on the shift and will be responsible for leading and managing the care team to ensure that high standards of nursing and personal care are met, providing clinical leadership and guidance where necessary. You will deliver, monitor, and re-evaluate care needs in partnership with each resident, their key carers, family members and the wider team at the home, as well as liaising effectively...