Care Assistant (Care Companion) Weekend

EQ Care Group; Reading; On-site; GBP 15,000 - 17,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Half day off on birthday

Blue Light Discount Card

28 days annual leave (pro rata)

Salary advance scheme

Contributory pension

Learning & Development

Team member rewards

Free meals on shift

Free tax review

Refer a friend scheme

Job summary

EQ Care is seeking a dedicated Care Companion to join Cedar Lodge Care Home in Whitchurch-on-Thames, near Reading. This 22-hour-per-week, permanent role offers a supportive environment where you sit with residents, help with meals and personal care, and build meaningful relationships with the people you care for.

You will contribute to team meetings, use IT tools, and uphold the home’s welcoming standard. Benefits include a contributory pension, paid annual leave, learning and development

Qualifications

• Care Companion role requires compassionate care and ability to sit with residents.
• Good IT skills and willingness to learn new systems.
• Flexible with working hours and team involvement.
• Experience in care setting desirable.

Responsibilities

• Support residents with intimate washing/drying and personal care as they wish.
• Maintain a professional and welcoming presence for residents and visitors.
• Attend and contribute to team meetings.
• Perform additional duties as directed by the Home Manager.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Flexibility

Patient

People person

Team collaboration

Independent work

Tools

Microsoft Office

Internal applications

Job description

Cedar Lodge Care Home, Whitchurch on Thames

£14,504 to £16,919 per annum Dependent on experience

22 hours per week.

Cedar Lodge, Eastfield Lane, Whitchurch-on-Thames, Reading, RG8 7EJ

Role Overview

Do you want to be part of something special? Do you want the flexibility of working hours to suit the needs of your family? Or would you much prefer a better work / life balance? Do you want to belong to an organisation that care about YOU? If you answered Yes, then what are you waiting for? As a Care Companion at Cedar Lodge you will be placed at the heart of the home along with the people that live here. We know that if you’re ok, the people who live here will be ok too – so ensuring you have fun is important! We want you to sit with people and eat meals and we want for you to build relationships with the amazing people we support.

Responsibilities and Duties

• To support people with intimate washing/drying, how they wish to be dressed and presented, including shaving, hair style, nails, teeth.
• Represent the Cedar Lodge brand by maintaining a professional and welcoming presence for all team members, residents, and visitors.
• Attend and actively contribute to team meetings.
• Perform any additional duties as assigned by the Home Manager to support the overall functioning of the home.

Skills, Qualifications and Abilities

• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Experience within a similar environment desirable
• You need to be flexible, patient, with a ‘can do’ caring attitude, and a real 'people person'
• Proficiency in IT, including Microsoft Office and internal applications; with the ability to learn new systems quickly.
• Ability to work collaboratively as part of a team while also being self-motivated and capable of working independently.

The Care Home and Company

Cedar Lodge opened in July 2025; a 45-bed nursing and dementia specialist care home in the heart of Whitchurch-on-Thames, combines modern comfort with classic charm, offering a welcoming home for people who need care & support. With spacious en-suite bedrooms, spectacular communal areas, and beautiful gardens, Cedar Lodge is a place to live well and thrive. We are looking for people to join our heart-centred team who will provide exceptional, personalised care, ensuring everyone feels valued, supported, and at home at Cedar Lodge.

To find out more information about EQ Care, please visit our website: www.eqcare.org

Benefits of working at EQ Care

• ½ day off for your birthday – start your celebrations early!
• Blue Light Discount Card – access exclusive savings and offers.
• 28 days of annual leave (pro rata) – enjoy a healthy work-life balance.
• Salary advance scheme (Level) – access earned pay when you need it.
• Contributory pension – helping you plan for your future.
• Dedicated Learning & Development – continuous training and career growth opportunities.
• Team member rewards – recognising and celebrating your hard work.
• Free meals on shift – enjoy a meal on us while you work.
• Free tax review service – making sure you keep more of what you earn.
• Refer a friend scheme – earn up to £500 for successful referrals! (Terms apply)

Please note: If you are not a UK resident, you must already have the legal right to work in the UK, with at least 14 months remaining on your visa. We are unable to offer visa sponsorship.

** This job description may differ as new information technology, policies and contractual agreements change, and we reserve the right to vary duties without notice

£14,504 to £16,919 per annum Dependent on experience

Hours

22 hours per week

Contract type

Permanent

Location

Cedar Lodge Care Home, Whitchurch on Thames