Care Assistant

Job description

Job DetailsEmployment Type: Permanent - Part Time

Hours: 12 hours per week (Saturday 08:00-20:00)

Working Pattern: Weekends

About the CharityFriends of the Elderly (FotE) is a not-for-profit charity dedicated to providing excellent care with a family feel. We have been supporting older people for over 120 years, providing care home and day care services as well as grants for older people in financial difficulty.

Orford House is a residential care home set in extensive grounds in Coulsdon, focused on enabling older people to live fulfilled lives, whether for a longer residential stay or a short-term respite break.

RequirementsYou must hold either the Care Certificate or a minimum of Level 2 NVQ in Health and Social Care, and have at least 6 months experience in a care home environment.

Responsibilities

Personal care

Companionship

Meal preparation

Mobility

Keeping care records up to date

Desired AttributesEmpathetic, respectful, self‐motivated, flexible, and a team player who is always willing to go the extra mile, enabling residents to lead fulfilled lives. A genuine passion for care and the opportunity to build solid relationships with residents, putting them at the heart of all that you do.

Benefits

Learning, development, and career progression

Wellbeing support through an employee assistance programme, offering up to 10 counselling sessions, 4 life, 4 leadership, 3 financial coaching sessions per person per year

Retail discount schemes

Access to loans at affordable rates, salary advance

Health cash plans for you and your family

Cycle to work scheme

Long service awards that increase with length of service

£200 referral bonus for inviting a friend to work

Group pension plan with 6% contribution from us

Paid breaks for care staff

Free DBS checks

SafeguardingKeeping everyone safe is one of the charity's core values. All staff follow our Safeguarding Policy & Procedures and are expected to report any suspected abuse immediately.

Criminal Record ChecksApplicants for this role must undergo an enhanced DBS check, and employment is contingent upon a satisfactory outcome. A criminal record will not necessarily bar a person from working for us, depending on circumstances and background.

Equality, Diversity and InclusionFriends of the Elderly strives to treat all staff equally and foster a diverse, inclusive workplace where everyone can be themselves and respect differences.

EEO StatementWe currently do not provide sponsorship but welcome applications from those who have the right to work in the UK.

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Extra information

Status

Open

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

Coulsdon

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