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Careers at QME Care

At QME Care, a career is about so much more than a job.

Every day, our team makes a genuine difference to the lives of the people we support. Whether you’re providing nursing care, helping someone regain their independence, preparing meals, organising activities or working behind the scenes, every role plays an important part in creating a safe, happy and caring environment.

As a non-profit charitable organisation, everything we do is driven by our commitment to providing exceptional care. Every penny we generate is reinvested back into our homes, our residents and our people.

Whether you’re an experienced healthcare professional or looking to start your first career in care, we’d love to hear from you.

Browse our current vacancies below and take the first step towards a rewarding career with QME Care.

Why Choose QME Care?

At QME Care, we’re proud to provide high-quality nursing, residential, dementia and complex care across our three homes:

• Queen’s House
• Murray House
• Evanthea House

Our residents are at the heart of everything we do, and so are our staff. We know that outstanding care starts with an outstanding team, which is why we invest in our employees, support career development and create an environment where people feel valued and appreciated.

Training & Career Development

Whether you’re new to care or already experienced, we’ll help you develop your skills and achieve your career goals.

We offer:

• Comprehensive induction programme
• Paid mandatory training
• SVQ qualifications
• Career progression opportunities
• Leadership development
• Specialist clinical and complex care training
• Champion roles
• Ongoing learning and professional development

Many of our managers began their careers in frontline care, proving that there are real opportunities to grow within QME Care.

Award-Winning Care

At QME Care, we’re proud to be recognised for the exceptional care we provide and the dedication of our incredible team.

Our achievements include:

• Care Home of the Year winners in 2019 and 2020
• Great British Care Awards – Regional Winner 2025
• Great British Care Awards – National Winner 2026
• Recognised by Lottie as one of the Top 100 Care Homes in the UK in 2026

These awards reflect the compassion, professionalism and commitment shown by every member of our team. When you join QME Care, you become part of an award-winning organisation that is committed to delivering outstanding care and continually striving for excellence.

See our Charters & Awards by clicking here.

A Supportive Working Environment

When you join QME Care, you become part of a supportive and welcoming team.

We value kindness, respect and teamwork, ensuring everyone feels appreciated and supported throughout their career.

Employee Benefits

At QME Care, we believe in looking after the people who look after others.

We recognise and value commitment. That’s why our employees receive additional annual leave based on their length of service, rewarding loyalty with extra time to relax, recharge and enjoy life outside of work.

We pay the National Living Wage and above, ensuring our staff are rewarded fairly for the valuable work they do.

Unlike many employers, 16 to 18-year-old employees are paid the same rate as their older colleagues when carrying out the same role, because we believe equal work deserves equal pay.

Additional Benefits

• Competitive rates of pay
• Paid training
• Pension scheme
• Generous annual leave
• Free uniform
• Free on-site parking
• Flexible working opportunities
• Employee wellbeing support
• Career progression opportunities
• Supportive management team
• Working for a charity that reinvests in people and care

No Experience? No Problem.

Some of our very best team members had never worked in care before joining QME Care.

What matters most to us is your attitude.

We’re looking for people who are:

• Caring and compassionate
• Reliable and committed
• Respectful and professional
• Friendly and approachable
• Passionate about helping others
• Willing to learn

If you’ve got the right values, we’ll provide the training and support you need to succeed.

More Than Just a Job

Working in care is one of the most rewarding careers you can choose.

Every day you’ll have the opportunity to:

• Make a real difference to someone’s life.
• Build meaningful relationships with residents and colleagues.
• Support people to live with dignity, independence and purpose.
• Learn new skills and develop professionally.
• Be part of a team that genuinely cares.

No two days are ever the same, but every day brings the chance to make someone’s life a little brighter.

Join the QME Care Family

If you’re looking for a career where your work truly matters, we’d love to hear from you.

Browse our current vacancies and apply today.

Don’t see the right role? We’re always interested in hearing from compassionate and dedicated people who share our values. Send your CV to [email protected], and we’ll keep your details on file for future opportunities.

Together, we can make every day matter.