About Friends of the Elderly (FotE)
FotE is a not‑for‑profit charity dedicated to providing excellent care with a family feel. For over 120 years we have been supporting older people through care home and day care services, as well as offering grants to those in financial difficulty.
Location & Working Pattern
Malvern – Perrins House, a picturesque home with beautiful grounds and a specialised focus on dementia care, residential and nursing care.
Pay Rate: £12.52 per day; £13.77 per day on weekends
Working Pattern: Days, Weekends
Employment Type: Part Time – 24 hours per week
Responsibilities
As a Domestic Assistant you will keep our care home clean and maintain high standards of hygiene and cleanliness. Your tasks will include:
* General domestic duties such as vacuuming, polishing tables and office surfaces, wiping armchairs and dining chairs, and emptying bins.
* Assisting in laundry service operations.
* Helping with serving meals and refreshments.
Self‑motivation, resilience, and teamwork are essential. Pride in work and a resident‑oriented approach are expected. Knowledge of COSHH and Health & Safety is beneficial but not essential. No prior experience is required – full training will be provided.
Qualifications
A good standard of English and numeracy skills are required. Comfort using various digital technologies to complete online training is expected.
Benefits
* Learning, development and progression.
* Monthly prize draw with 3 prizes.
* Wellbeing support through an employee assistance programme.
* Retail discount schemes.
* Access to loans at affordable rates and advance pay already earned.
* Health cash plans for you and your family.
* Cycle to work scheme.
* Long service awards that increase with length of service.
* Refer a friend and receive a £200 bonus.
* Group Pension Plan with a 6% contribution from us.
* Free parking at our homes and day clubs.
* Free DBS checks.
Safeguarding & DBS
Safeguarding is a core value. All staff follow our Safeguarding Policy & Procedures and must report any suspected abuse immediately.
Criminal Record Checks: An enhanced DBS check is required. Offer of employment depends on a satisfactory outcome. A criminal record will not necessarily bar a person from working – it depends on circumstances and background.
Equality, Diversity & Inclusion
Friends of the Elderly is committed to treating all staff equally and fostering a diverse, inclusive workplace. We welcome applications from those who have the right to work in the UK and do not currently provide sponsorship.
How to Apply
Please refer to the job description when submitting your application. Applications are reviewed as they are received, so act quickly as we may close the vacancy early if an appointment is made before the closing date.
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