Day Care Assistant

Job description

Hours: Part‐Time – 25 hours per weekWorking Pattern: Monday to Friday, any hours between 8:30 am and 4:00 pmAbout the Role Friends of the Elderly (FotE) is a not‐for‐profit charity dedicated to providing excellent care with a family feel for older people. Woking Day Care in Surrey offers a wide range of daily activities suited to each client's interests and preferences. As a Day Care Assistant you will deliver a high standard of holistic care and support, helping clients maintain independence, autonomy, and choice while leading fulfilled lives.Responsibilities Put clients at the heart of day‐care delivery and meet their physical, social, and wellbeing needs.Ensure high standards of care are consistently met.Facilitate each client's choice, dignity, and respect.Keep clients safe and secure at all times.Qualifications & Experience Experience working with older people is preferred.NVQ Level 2 in Health and Social Care is desirable but not essential; all training will be provided.Successful applicants will need to undertake an enhanced DBS check; a criminal record will not automatically disqualify but will be considered on a case‐by‐case basis.Right to work in the UK.Safeguarding All staff follow the charity's Safeguarding Policy & Procedures. Staff are required to report any suspected abuse immediately.Equality, Diversity, & Inclusion Friends of the Elderly commits to an equal, diverse, and inclusive workplace where everyone can be themselves. We do not provide sponsorship; we welcome applications from individuals who have the right to work in the UK.Benefits Learning, development, and career progression opportunities.Wellbeing support including counselling and coaching sessions.Retail discount schemes.Loan access at affordable rates.Health cash plans for staff and families.Cycle‐to‐work scheme.Long‐service awards that increase with length of service.£200 referral bonus for friend referrals.Group Pension Plan with a 6 % employer contribution.Paid breaks in care homes and day‐care services.Free DBS checks.

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Extra information

Status

Open

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

Woking

Type of Contract

Full-time jobs

Published at

26-05-2026

Profession type

Home Care Jobs

Full UK/EU driving license preferred

No

Car Preferred

No

Must be eligible to work in the EU

No

Cover Letter Required

No

Languages

English