Care Assistants (Female Applicants)

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Care Assistants (Female Applicants)

Haslemere, Surrey

Hourly Pay: £13.72 to £15.26 (Days) £15.09 to £15.26 (Nights)

Contract Type: Permanent – Full and Part Time (Nights) available

Working Pattern: Days + Weekends, Nights

Days: 3-5 days per week working alternate weekends (36 hours)

Nights: 2 nights per week (24 hours)

Friends 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. The charity provides care home and day care services for older people, as well as grants for older people 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 is blessed with a unique, tranquil setting.

We are looking for caring and compassionate Care Assistants to join our dedicated team to support our residents to live happy, fulfilling, and independent lives through high quality, person centred care. 

Please note: These roles are normally open to applicants of all genders. However, as the role involves providing personal care to predominantly older women, and in line with residents’ preferences, we are currently seeking female applicants as a genuine occupational requirement under Schedule 9, Part 1 of the Equality Act 2010.

Key Responsibilities 

·  Provide personal care and support in line with individual care plans.

·  Assist residents with washing, dressing, grooming, toileting, and mobility. Support residents with eating and drinking where required.

·  Carry out regular welfare and safety checks throughout the night. (Nights role)

·  Respond promptly to call bells and residents' requests for assistance. (Nights role)

·  Support residents who may be anxious, unsettled, or require reassurance during the night. (Nights role)

·  Promote dignity, choice, independence, and wellbeing at all times.

·  Build positive relationships with residents, families, and colleagues.

·  Encourage residents to participate in activities and maintain their hobbies and interests.

·  Observe and report any changes in residents' physical or emotional wellbeing.

·  Maintain accurate care records and documentation.

·  Follow safeguarding, infection control, health and safety, and company policies.

About You

We are looking for kind, patient, and compassionate individuals with a genuine desire to support older people. A good communicator, you’ll have a positive and professional attitude and be committed to providing person centred care that promotes dignity, choice, and independence.

Previous care experience is desirable but not essential as full training will be provided.

Enhanced Role Opportunity – Medication Technician (desired for this role)

For those wishing to develop their skills, there is the opportunity to undertake an enhanced Medication Technician role, with additional pay following successful completion of training and competency assessments.

This isn’t just a job; it’s about making a difference to older people’s lives every day. 

Why Join Friends of the Elderly? 

·  Heritage of Care: Work with a trusted organisation backed by over a century of expertise. 

·  Non-Profit Mission: Be part of a charity that prioritises people, not profit. While we take a commercial approach to our work, we are not for profit and we are committed to our charitable values. 

·  State-of-the-Art Facilities: Lead a cutting-edge care home designed for comfort and community. 

·  Professional Development: Access training and career development opportunities. 

Make Your Mark 

This is a unique opportunity to shape the culture and success of a brand-new care home, leaving a lasting impact on residents’ lives and the community. 

Rewards and Recognition 

We really value the hard work and commitment of all of our staff, and offer: 

·  Learning, development, and career progression.  

·  Wellbeing support through various initiatives including an employee assistance programme offering up to 10 counselling, 4 life, 4 leadership, 3 financial coaching sessions per person, per issue, per year.  

·  Retail discount schemes to make your salary go further.  

·  Access to loans at affordable rates, saving directly from salary and advance pay already earnt.  

·  Health cash plans for you and your family.  

·  Cycle to work scheme.  

·  Long service awards, that increase with length of service.  

·  Refer a friend to work for us and receive a £200 bonus.  

·  Group Pension Plan, with a 6% contribution from us.  

·  Paid breaks in our care homes and day care services for care staff.  

·  Free DBS checks.  

Safeguarding: 

Keeping everyone safe is one of the charity’s core values and is central to everything we do at Friends of the Elderly. All staff follow our Safeguarding Policy & Procedures and, if they see or suspect abuse, we expect staff to report it straight away. 

Criminal record checks: 

As this role involves a dealing with vulnerable adults, successful applicants will undertake an enhanced DBS check, and any offer of employment will be dependent on a satisfactory outcome. 

Having a criminal record will not necessarily bar a person from working for us, this will depend on the circumstances and background of any record. 

Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion: 

Friends of the Elderly strives to treat all staff equally and be a diverse and inclusive workplace, where everyone can be themselves and everyone accepts each other’s differences. A charity where everyone is equal but definitely not the same! 

Our ambition is to ensure equality and celebrate diversity, all working together to create an inclusive workplace, which attracts and retains the best people. People that care and can make a difference. 

We currently do not provide sponsorship but we welcome applications from those who have a right work in the UK. 

Don’t delay in sending your application as we may need to close the vacancy early if we manage to appoint before the advertising closing date. We interview applicants as they apply. 

Please refer to the job description upon submitting your application.