Care Companion — Flexible Hours & Rewarding Team

EQ Care Group; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 29,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

½ day off for your birthday

Blue Light Discount Card

28 days of annual leave (pro rata)

Salary advance scheme (Level)

Contributory pension

Dedicated Learning & Development

Team member rewards

Free meals on shift

Free tax review service

Refer a friend scheme

Job summary

The Oaks, a care home operated by EQ Care Group in Rubery, Birmingham, is looking for a Care Companion to join the heart-centred team. You will sit with residents, share meals, and build meaningful relationships to support wellbeing.

Salary ranges from £29,080 to £33,519 per annum (pro rata) depending on experience, with up to 44 hours per week including alternate weekends. This role offers a strong work-life balance and opportunities to grow within the home.

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• To support people with intimate washing/drying, how they wish to be dressed and presented, including shaving, hair style, nails, teeth.
• Represent The Oaks 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

Communication

IT literacy

Teamwork

Flexibility

Independence

Job description

The Oaks, a care home operated by EQ Care Group in Rubery, Birmingham, is looking for a Care Companion to join the heart-centred team. You will sit with residents, share meals, and build meaningful relationships to support wellbeing.

Salary ranges from £29,080 to £33,519 per annum (pro rata) depending on experience, with up to 44 hours per week including alternate weekends. This role offers a strong work-life balance and opportunities to grow within the home.