Care Assistant (Nights)

Job description

Employment Type: Permanent

Hours: Full Time (36 hpw) and Part Time (24 hpw)

Working Pattern: Nights

Friends of the Elderly (FotE) is a not‐for‐profit charity dedicated to providing excellent care with a family feel. With over 120 years of experience, the charity offers care home and day‐care services for older people, and grants for those in financial difficulty.

Redcot, specialising in residential care, is set in the delightful town of Haslemere, Surrey. Overlooking beautiful gardens and surrounded by countryside, much of which is owned by the National Trust, Redcot offers a unique, tranquil setting.

We are recruiting for a Care Assistant – Nights to join the team.

Responsibilities

Personal care

Companionship

Meal preparation

Mobility support

Keeping care records up to date

Qualifications and ExperienceAt least 6 months experience in a care home environment. A Care Certificate or a minimum of Level 2 NVQ in Health and Social Care is preferred, but not essential – training can be provided.

Empathetic, respectful, self‐motivated and flexible team player who is willing to go the extra mile, enabling residents to lead fulfilled lives.

Passion for care and a desire to build solid relationships with residents, putting them at the heart of all you do.

SafeguardingKeeping everyone safe is a core value. All staff follow the Safeguarding Policy & Procedures and are expected to report any suspicion of abuse immediately.

Criminal Record ChecksDue to the nature of the role, an enhanced DBS check is required. Successful applicants will undergo this check, and offer of employment depends on a satisfactory outcome.

A criminal record will not automatically disqualify a candidate; decisions depend on circumstances and background.

Equality, Diversity, and InclusionFriends of the Elderly treats all staff equally and works to maintain a diverse, inclusive workplace where everyone can be themselves. We celebrate diversity and aim to attract and retain the best people.

Legal and Job‐Related InformationWe do not provide sponsorship but welcome applications from those with the right to work in the UK.

Benefits

Learning and career development opportunities

Wellbeing support, including employee assistance programmes and coaching sessions

Retail discount schemes

Loans at affordable rates and salary advances

Health cash plans for you and your family

Cycle‐to‐work scheme

Long‐service awards that increase with length of service

Referral bonus of £200 for each friend who joins the staff

Group pension plan with a 6% contribution from the charity

Paid breaks for care and day‐care staff

Free DBS checks

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Extra information

Status

Open

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

Haslemere

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