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Location: Coulsdon
Salary: £13.72 - £15.09 per hour
ExpiryDate: 25/08/2026
JobDescription: Hours: Part Time (24 hours per week - Mon 2000-0800 Tues 2000-0800) Working Pattern: Nights 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. Orford House is a residential care home set in extensive grounds in Coulsdon. Our focus is to give older people in our care the chance to live fulfilled lives, whether they stay with us for a longer residential stay, or a short-term respite break. We are recruiting for a Care Assistant to join the team. Joining us as a Care Assistant, you will help our residents with various tasks including: Personal care. Companionship. Meal preparation. Mobility. Keeping care records up to date. We would like our Care Assistant to join us with at least 6 months experience in a care home environment. Empathetic and respectful, self-motivated and flexible, you will be a team player who is always willing to go the extra mile, enabling our residents to lead fulfilled lives. We would like you to have a real passion for care. Someone who sees this as an opportunity to build solid relationships with our residents, to allow them to live well in later life by putting them at the heart of all that you do. You must hold either The Care Certificate or a minimum of Level 2 NVQ in Health and Social Care. 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
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ExpiryDate: 25/08/2026
Location: Coulsdon
Salary: £13.72 - £15.09 per hour
ExpiryDate: 25/08/2026
JobDescription: Employment Type: Permanent - Part Time Hours: 12 hours per week (Wednesday 08:00 – 14:00 & Thursday 08:00 – 14:00) Working Pattern: Days 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. Orford House is a residential care home set in extensive grounds in Coulsdon. Our focus is to give older people in our care the chance to live fulfilled lives, whether they stay with us for a longer residential stay, or a short-term respite break. We are recruiting for a Care Assistant to join the team. Joining us as a Care Assistant, you will help our residents with various tasks including: Personal care. Companionship. Meal preparation. Mobility. Keeping care records up to date. We would like our Care Assistant to join us with at least 6 months experience in a care home environment. Empathetic and respectful, self-motivated and flexible, you will be a team player who is always willing to go the extra mile, enabling our residents to lead fulfilled lives. We would like you to have a real passion for care. Someone who sees this as an opportunity to build solid relationships with our residents, to allow them to live well in later life by putting them at the heart of all that you do. You must hold either The Care Certificate or a minimum of Level 2 NVQ in Health and Social Care. 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 co
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ExpiryDate: 25/08/2026
Location: Colchester, Essex
Salary: £14.95 per hour
ExpiryDate: 25/08/2026
JobDescription: Contract: Full Time (36 hours per week) Working Pattern: Days and Weekends 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. New Copford Place is a residential care home set in Copford in the outskirts of Colchester, Essex. It is one of nine care homes run by the not-for-profit charity Friends of the Elderly. Our focus is to give older people in our care the chance to live fulfilled lives, whether they stay with us for a longer residential stay, or a short-term respite break. Joining our dedicated team as a Shift Leader, you will be responsible for delivering person-centred care, unique to each individual, supporting and enabling our residents to maintain key skills, personal interests, independence, choice, and dignity, so that they can lead fulfilled lives. You will make sure our residents are safe and comfortable. You will act as a champion for their safety and dignity. You will lead the team in providing quality, individualised care for our residents in line with procedures and policies. You will make sure that clear, accurate records are kept. You will follow our procedures for ordering, administering and dispensing medication. You will conduct supervisions and appraisals with the staff and promote their development. You will maintain a safe, clean workplace and follow infection control protocols. To ensure we can achieve this, our shift patterns include evenings, weekends, and some unsociable hours. To succeed in this role, you will need at least 2 years’ experience working in a similar role. It is essential that you have a Level 3 diploma in Health and Social Care (or working towards it). You will need great communication and interpersonal skills, so that you
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ExpiryDate: 25/08/2026
Location: Calcot, Reading
Salary: £41,350 per annum
ExpiryDate: 26/08/2026
JobDescription: Contract Type: Permanent - Full Time Work Pattern: Working on a rolling rota of 3 consecutive days on and 3 consecutive days off Hours: 35 per week (average) (10 hours shifts 8am to 6pm) - Days and Weekends 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. About Friends Place, Calcot Friends Place, Calcot is more than just a care home - It’s a vibrant, welcoming community designed to provide exceptional residential, dementia, and respite care. Run by Friends of the Elderly, where we pride ourselves on delivering personalised, compassionate care in a state-of-the-art facility. Located in the heart of Calcot, Reading, our home features a cinema, a salon, a tea room and a vibrant bar designed to create a warm and homely environment where residents feel safe, valued, and supported. The modern facilities are designed to create a warm and homely environment where residents feel safe, valued, and supported. We are recruiting for Kitchen/Chef Manager to join the team. Joining us as a Kitchen/Chef Manager you will be working as part of a dedicated team. On a day to day basis you will lead and manage the catering team with the day-to-day production & services within an agreed budget and standards for the Kitchen. You will create an atmosphere where a passion for great food and service is embedded within the team and demonstrate a positive, respectful and professional approach. You will prioritise collaboration, mutual support and collective success in achieving team goals. With the residents at the heart of everything you do, you will plan and cost menus in keeping within agreed budgets and ensure that standards are consistently maintained. You will embrace a challenge delivering w
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ExpiryDate: 26/08/2026
Location: Haslemere, Surrey
Salary: £13.72 to £15.26 (Days) £15.09 to £15.26 (Nights)
ExpiryDate: 05/08/2026
JobDescription: 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
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ExpiryDate: 05/08/2026
Location: Haslemere, Surrey
Salary: £13.85 to £15.24 per hour
ExpiryDate: 05/08/2026
JobDescription: Contract Type: Permanent - Part Time (21 hours per week) Working Pattern: Days, Weekends (3 days one week, 4 days the following week - working alternate weekends) 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. Joining us as an Activities Coordinator, you will lead and encourage residents to join in meaningful activities whilst maintaining their independence, choice and dignity, to enable them to lead as full and active life as possible. In this rewarding role, you will create a stimulating and varied programme of leisure activities and social events, inside and outside of the home, for residents to enjoy. Working with each new resident to understand their likes/dislikes, abilities and needs, you will put together an individual social care plan and evaluate it regularly. You will play a key role in engaging with the local community by initiating contact with community groups and enabling residents to partake / continue with hobbies and interests as desired. You will also help to recruit a network of volunteers to provide a variety of desired appropriate social opportunities as identified by the residents. We're looking for a friendly and creative individual who is passionate about improving the lives of older people. You'll have a person-centred approach, excellent communication and organisational skills, and the ability to encourage and motivate others to participate in meaningful activities. A full
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ExpiryDate: 05/08/2026
Location: Calcot, Reading
Salary: £13.87 per hour (£15.26 at weekends)
ExpiryDate: 05/08/2026
JobDescription: Contract Type: Full Time (42 hours per week) Working Pattern: Days, Weekends Hours: Three consecutive days on with three consecutive days off, 6 weeks rolling rota You must hold either The Care Certificate or a minimum of Level 2 NVQ in Health and Social Care. 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. About Friends Place, Calcot Recently opened in July 2025, Friends Place, Calcot is more than just a care home - it is a vibrant, welcoming community designed to provide exceptional residential, dementia, and respite care. Run by Friends of the Elderly, where we pride ourselves on delivering personalised, compassionate care in a state-of-the-art facility. Located in the heart of Calcot, Reading, our home features: A cinema for residents to enjoy movie nights and entertainment. A stylish salon offering professional pampering. A peaceful tea room for reflection or a chat with friends. A vibrant bar for socialising and relaxation. The modern facilities are designed to create a warm and homely environment where residents feel safe, valued, and supported. We are recruiting for a Care Assistant to join the team. Joining us as a Care Assistant, you will help our residents with various tasks including: Personal care. Companionship. Meal preparation. Mobility. Keeping care records up to date. We would like our Care Assistant to join us with at least 6 months experience in a care home environment. Empathetic and respectful, self-motivated and flexible, you will be a team player who is always willing to go the e
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ExpiryDate: 05/08/2026
Location: Colchester, Essex
Salary: £14.95 per hour
ExpiryDate: 25/08/2026
JobDescription: Contract type: Bank Work Pattern: Shift work including evenings, nights and weekends to meet the needs of the home, 7 days a week/24 hours a day/365 days a year. Hours: 12 hour shifts (night work always 12 hours) between 8 a.m. and 8 p.m. and 8 p.m. to 8 a.m., notified in advance. 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. New Copford Place is a residential care home set in Copford in the outskirts of Colchester, Essex. It is one of nine care homes run by the not-for-profit charity Friends of the Elderly. Our focus is to give older people in our care the chance to live fulfilled lives, whether they stay with us for a longer residential stay, or a short-term respite break. Joining our dedicated team as a Shift Leader, you will be responsible for delivering person-centred care, unique to each individual, supporting and enabling our residents to maintain key skills, personal interests, independence, choice, and dignity, so that they can lead fulfilled lives. You will make sure our residents are safe and comfortable. You will act as a champion for their safety and dignity. You will lead the team in providing quality, individualised care for our residents in line with procedures and policies. You will make sure that clear, accurate records are kept. You will follow our procedures for ordering, administering and dispensing medication. You will conduct supervisions and appraisals with the staff and promote their development. You will maintain a safe, clean workplace and follow infection control protocols. To ensure we can achieve this, our shift patterns include evenings, weekends, and some unsociable hours. It is essential that you have a Level 3 diploma in Health and So
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ExpiryDate: 25/08/2026
Location: Calcot, Reading
Salary: £15.26 per hour
ExpiryDate: 05/08/2026
JobDescription: Contract Type: Full Time (42 hours per week) Working Pattern: Nights Hours: 12 hour shifts, 8 pm to 8 am working on rolling rota of 3 consecutive days on and 3 consecutive days off You must hold either The Care Certificate or a minimum of Level 2 NVQ in Health and Social Care. 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. About Friends Place, Calcot Recently opened in July 2025, Friends Place, Calcot is more than just a care home - it is a vibrant, welcoming community designed to provide exceptional residential, dementia, and respite care. Run by Friends of the Elderly, where we pride ourselves on delivering personalised, compassionate care in a state-of-the-art facility. Located in the heart of Calcot, Reading, our home features: A cinema for residents to enjoy movie nights and entertainment. A stylish salon offering professional pampering. A peaceful tea room for reflection or a chat with friends. A vibrant bar for socialising and relaxation. The modern facilities are designed to create a warm and homely environment where residents feel safe, valued, and supported. We are recruiting for a Care Assistant to join the team. Joining us as a Care Assistant, you will help our residents with various tasks including: Personal care. Companionship. Meal preparation. Mobility. Keeping care records up to date. We would like our Care Assistant to join us with at least 6 months experience in a care home environment. Empathetic and respectful, self-motivated and flexible, you will be a team player who is always wi
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ExpiryDate: 05/08/2026