Care Assistant

The Lodge; Exeter; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 21,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Group pension scheme

Sick pay after probation

Employee wellbeing programme

Discount Blue Light card

Job summary

Elizabeth Finn Homes seeks a compassionate Care Assistant to deliver high-quality, dignified personal care to residents, promoting independence and wellbeing. You will work with clinical teams to create a safe, engaging environment where residents thrive.

You'll follow care plans, document accurately, and support social activities while maintaining confidentiality and professionalism. Externally, you’ll meet English-language requirements and pursue ongoing learning opportunities to enhance care

Qualifications

• Secondary education with good numeracy and literacy.
• Ability to communicate clearly in English.
• Level 2 in Care (or willingness to work towards it).
• Experience caring for older people.
• Basic knowledge of Care Workers' Codes of Practice.

Responsibilities

• Deliver personal care in line with care plans and procedures, documenting accurately.
• Report any changes, concerns, incidents, or complaints promptly to senior staff.
• Support residents with social activities, routines, and meaningful engagement.
• Maintain a clean, safe, secure environment and ensure equipment is used/stored safely.
• Maintain confidentiality and comply with all policies; take responsibility for ongoing learning and development.

Skills

Numeracy

Literacy

Care experience

English communication

Education

Secondary education

Care Level 2

Job description

We are seeking a compassionate Care Assistant to deliver high-quality, personal care needs of residents in a way that respects the dignity of the individual and promotes independence. Working alongside our clinical and senior care teams, you'll help create a safe, engaging and comfortable environment where residents can thrive.

What you’ll do

• Deliver personal care in line with care plans and procedures, documenting accurately.
• Report any changes, concerns, incidents, or complaints promptly to senior staff.
• Support residents with social activities, routines, and meaningful engagement.
• Maintain a clean, safe, secure environment and ensure equipment is used/stored safely.
• Maintain confidentiality and comply with all policies; take responsibility for ongoing learning and development.

Secondary school education with good numeracy and literacy.

Ability to communicate clearly in English.

Level 2 in Care (or willingness to work towards it).

Experience caring for older people.

Basic knowledge of Care Workers' Codes of Practice.

Elizabeth Finn is a leading care provider providing exceptional care throughout our eight prestigious care homes. Our company values are Bring Love, Inspire More, Act with Purpose and Welcome All.

The Lodge is an elegant and characterful Victorian house, located on Spicer Road, close to the centre of Exeter. Offering outstanding levels of residential and nursing care and a warm welcome for all.

Hourly Rate: £14.69 - £14.95 per hour

Contract: Full-time or Part-time, Permanent contracts available

Shifts: 12.25 hour shifts (19.45-08.00) including every other weekend, Elizabeth Finn Homes do not currently provide sponsorship, but we welcome applications from those who have a right work in the UK.

In return for the wonderful contribution our employees make we offer the following benefits:

• Enhances pay for family leave
• Overtime and bank holiday enhancements to pay
• Group pension scheme
• Occupational sick pay after probation
• Wellbeing support through various initiatives including an employee assistance programme with free counselling and Mental Health First Aiders.
• Opportunity to earn rewards via Care Friends (refer a friend scheme) which you can cash in when you choose
• Free Blue Light card - provides members with thousands of amazing retail discounts
• Long service awards
• Subsidised meals while on duty
• Apprenticeships, continuous learning and development, professional development and study support opportunities

Safeguarding: In the process of recruitment, selection and appointment Elizabeth Finn Homes implement a range of procedures and actions including Police/Enhanced DBS Checks to ensure our employees, residents and everyone is safeguarded, and abuse is prevented. This is in line with our company values, which are Bring Love, Inspire More, Act with Purpose and Welcome All.

Criminal record checks: As this role involves a regulated activity, successful applicants will undertake an enhanced DBS check, with barred lists 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, Inclusion and Belonging: Elizabeth Finn 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.