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Base Pay Range
Contract: Full Time (36 hours per week)
Must live in a commutable distance to Malvern, Worcestershire.
About the Role
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.
With a person-focused approach to care, Davenham, Bradbury Court and Perrins House are picturesque homes situated in beautiful grounds in Malvern. Specialising in care for people with dementia, as well as residential and nursing care, we have a dedicated, well-trained and compassionate team of staff on hand to ensure that Malvern feels like home.
Responsibilities
Joining us as a Health Care Assistant, you will help our residents with various tasks including:
* Personal care.
* Companionship.
* Meal preparation.
* Mobility.
* Keeping care records up to date.
Qualifications
No prior experience is needed, as we will give you all the training you’ll need to excel in this role.
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.
* Monthly prize draw, with 3 prizes to be won.
* 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.
* Free parking at our homes and day clubs.
* Evening, weekend, and bank holiday enhancements to pay, as well as overtime premiums for care staff.
* Uniforms are provided.
* 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.
Employment Details
* Seniority level: Associate
* Employment type: Full-time
* Job function: Health Care Provider
* Industries: Non-profit Organizations and Civic and Social Organizations
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Please refer to the job description upon submitting your application.
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