Health Care Assistant (Care homes)

Job description

Contract and Working PatternFull Time (36 hours per week)

Working Pattern: Days

About Friends of the ElderlyFriends of the Elderly (FotE) is a not‐for‐profit charity that has been supporting older people for over 120 years. The charity provides care home and day care services, as well as grants for older people in financial difficulty.

Malvern offers person‐centred day care for people living with dementia, where residents can meet new friends and take part in activities they enjoy, with help and support available from dedicated and experienced care staff.

Role OverviewAs a Health Care Assistant you will help our residents with a range of tasks and support them to lead fulfilled lives.

Responsibilities

Personal care

Companionship

Meal preparation

Mobility support

Keeping care records up to date

Qualifications

At least 6 months experience in a care home environment

Empathetic, respectful, self‐motivated and flexible

Team player, willing to go the extra mile

Real passion for care and building solid relationships with residents

Rewards and Recognition

Learning, development and career progression

Wellbeing support including employee assistance programme and coaching sessions

Retail discount schemes

Monthly prize draw with three prizes

Access to affordable loans and salary advance options

Health cash plans for you and your family

Cycle to work scheme

Long service awards increasing with length of service

Referral bonus of £200

Group pension plan with a 6% contribution from the charity

Free parking at homes and day clubs

Evening, weekend and bank holiday pay enhancements and overtime premiums for care staff

Provided uniforms

Paid breaks in care homes and day care services

Free DBS checks

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

Criminal Record ChecksSuccessful applicants will undertake an enhanced DBS check. Employment offers depend on a satisfactory outcome. A criminal record will not automatically bar a person from working for us; this depends on circumstances and background.

Equality, Diversity, and InclusionFriends of the Elderly strives to treat all staff equally and create a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone can be themselves. We celebrate diversity and aim to attract and retain the best people who care and can make a difference.

Equal OpportunityWe do not provide sponsorship but welcome applications from those with the right to work in the UK.

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Extra information

Status

Open

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

Great Malvern

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