Care Assistant (Days) - Eversfield

Elizabeth Finn Homes; Reigate; On-site; GBP 16,000 - 22,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Family leave pay

Overtime pay

Bank holiday pay

Group pension

Sick pay after probation

Wellbeing support

Care Friends rewards

Blue Light card

Long service awards

Subsidised meals on duty

Learning & development

Job summary

Elizabeth Finn Homes is recruiting a compassionate Care Assistant for our Eversfield Care Home on Reigate Road. You will deliver personal care, support residents with daily routines, and help create a safe, dignified, and engaging environment.

We offer an hourly rate of £13.82 plus benefits. Shifts vary with full-time or part-time contracts; weekend work will be required. Applicants should have English communication, numeracy, and relevant care experience; DBS checks apply.

Qualifications

• 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.

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

Clear communication

Numeracy

Care level 2

Experience with older people

Care workers’ codes of practice

Job description

Care Assistant (Days) - Eversfield Care Home

CQC rating: Good

Address: 56 Reigate Rd, Reigate, RH2 OQR

Hourly Rate: £13.82 per hour + benefits

Contract: Full-time, Part-time, Permanent

Shifts: 12.25 - 36.75 hour shifts available, alternating weekends essential

Elizabeth Finn Homes do not currently provide sponsorship, but we welcome applications from those who have a right work in the UK.

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.

A warm welcome awaits at our Eversfield Home. From your first sight of its attractive stone facade and pretty, ornate entrance, you will feel right at home. Offering the highest levels of residential and nursing care provided by a team of experienced and committed staff.

About The Role

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.

Qualifications & Skills

• 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.

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 dutyApprenticeships, continuous learning and development, professional development and study support opportunities

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.

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.

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.

Our ambition is to ensure equality and celebrate diversity, working together to create an inclusive workplace, which attracts, nurtures and retains the best people.