The Orders of St John Care Trust (OSJCT)

Who we are

We are a not-for-profit charitable Trust where people love to live, volunteer and work. We are a Charity.

OSJCT is one of the UK’s leading not-for-profit care providers.  We provide reputable trusted care, support and housing to residents and tenants across over 60 locations throughout Gloucestershire, Lincolnshire, Oxfordshire, Suffolk, West Sussex and Wiltshire.

Our offering to older people includes specialised dementia, intermediate, respite, day care and expert nursing. We were among the first care providers to employ its own specialist Admiral Nurses. 

The Trust’s charity status means we are regulated not only by the Care Quality Commission, an independent regulator, but also by the Charities Commission, a government body ensuring that all the Trust does is for public benefit. 

It also means that any profit is re-invested in the care we provide, our people who provide it, and in improving our buildings which are our residents’ homes.

Our volunteers are important members of the OSJCT Team, helping us create happy and fun homes for our residents.  They do a range of interesting and rewarding roles, so we’re sure to have something to suit your interests and flexible enough to fit with the time you want to give. 

Whatever your preconceptions about life in a care home, leave them at the door. We like nothing better than to have fun and celebrate life and the invitation to join us is open.

From lending a hand gardening to sharing your passion for music with residents.  Find out what volunteer roles are available in your area and to apply to become our next volunteer.  You can find all our volunteering opportunities on our website.

Our culture and values

Those who come through our doors are at the heart of everything we do and their well-being is paramount.

We pride ourselves on delivering care to the highest standards and truly believe in person-centred care. This equates to learning as much as possible about each individual to deliver tailored care and support to meet particular needs and preferences. An atmosphere of warmth, harmony and understanding along with a consideration for the need for privacy, respect of dignity and freedom of choice are integral to the life and atmosphere we create.