Care Assistant - The Lodge

Job description

Role DetailsCare Assistant – The Lodge Care Home

CQC rating: Outstanding

Address: The Lodge, 22 Spicer Road, Exeter, EX1 1SY

Hourly Rate: £14.69-14.95 per hour

Contract: Full-time & Part-time, Permanent

Shifts: 24.5-36.75 hours per week, to include every other weekend

About The RoleWe are seeking a compassionate Care Assistant to deliver high‐quality, personal care needs of residents in a way that respects the dignity of the individual and promotes independence. Working alongside our clinical and senior care teams, you'll help create a safe, engaging and comfortable environment where residents can thrive.

What You'll Do

Deliver personal care in line with care plans and procedures, documenting accurately.

Report any changes, concerns, incidents, or complaints promptly to senior staff.

Support residents with social activities, routines, and meaningful engagement.

Maintain a clean, safe, secure environment and ensure equipment is used and stored safely.

Maintain confidentiality and comply with all policies; take responsibility for ongoing learning and development.

Qualifications & Skills

Secondary school education with good numeracy and literacy.

Ability to communicate clearly in English.

Level 2 in Care (or willingness to work towards it).

Experience caring for older people.

Basic knowledge of Care Workers' Codes of Practice.

Benefits

Enhanced pay for family leave

Overtime and bank holiday pay enhancements

Group pension scheme

Occupational sick pay after probation

Wellbeing support through initiatives, including an employee assistance programme with free counselling and Mental Health First Aiders.

Opportunity to earn rewards via Care Friends (refer a friend scheme) which you can cash in when you choose

Free Blue Light card – provides members with thousands of amazing retail discounts

Long‐service awards

Subsidised meals while on duty

Apprenticeships, continuous learning, professional development and study support opportunities

SafeguardingElizabeth Finn Homes implement procedures and actions including Police/Enhanced DBS Checks to ensure employees, residents and everyone is safeguarded and abuse is prevented. This aligns with our values: Bring Love, Inspire More, Act with Purpose and Welcome All.

Criminal Record ChecksThis role involves a regulated activity. Successful applicants will undertake an enhanced DBS check with barred lists check, and any offer of employment will depend on a satisfactory outcome. A criminal record will not necessarily bar a person from working for us; this will depend on the circumstances and background.

Equality, Diversity, Inclusion & BelongingElizabeth Finn strives to treat all staff equally and foster a diverse, inclusive workplace where everyone can be themselves and accepts each other's differences. Our ambition is to ensure equality and celebrate diversity, working together to create an inclusive workplace that attracts, nurtures and retains the best people.

To ApplyApplication deadline: Thursday 21 May 2026 at 23.59.

Interviews will be held in person at The Lodge in the week commencing 25 May 2026.

For more information or to arrange an informal visit, please contact The Lodge on 01392 271663.

Elizabeth Finn Homes do not currently provide sponsorship, but we welcome applications from those who have a right to work in the UK.

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Extra information

Status

Open

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

Exeter

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