Contract and Working Pattern
Full Time (36 hours per week)
Working Pattern: Days
About Friends of the Elderly
Friends 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 Overview
As 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
Safeguarding
Keeping 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 Checks
Successful 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 Inclusion
Friends 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 Opportunity
We do not provide sponsorship but welcome applications from those with the right to work in the UK.
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