Health Care Assistant

Perfect Communications; Haslemere; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A charitable organization is seeking a compassionate Health Care Assistant in Haslemere to support older residents with personal care, companionship, and daily activities. No prior experience is necessary, as training will be provided. This position offers a range of benefits, including development opportunities, wellbeing support, and a group pension plan.

Benefits

Learning and development opportunities

Paid breaks

Monthly prize draws

Wellbeing support

Retail discounts

Access to affordable loans

Health cash plans

Cycle to work scheme

Long service awards

Referral bonus

Free parking

Enhanced pay for overtime

Uniforms provided

Free DBS checks

Qualifications

• Passion for care and supporting older people.
• Ability to build strong relationships with residents.
• Willingness to go the extra mile.

Responsibilities

• Assist residents with personal care.
• Provide companionship.
• Prepare meals and assist with mobility.

Skills

Empathy

Flexibility

Teamwork

Job description

Full Time 36 hours per week including every other weekend 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 100 years. The charity offers care home and day care services for older people, as well as grants for those in financial difficulty.

Redcot, specialising in residential care, is located in the delightful town of Haslemere, Surrey. Overlooking beautiful gardens and surrounded by countryside, much of which is owned by the National Trust, Redcot enjoys a tranquil setting.

Joining us as a Health Care Assistant, you will help our residents with tasks including:

1. Personal care.
2. Companionship.
3. Meal preparation.
4. Mobility assistance.
5. Maintaining care records.

We are looking for someone passionate about care, eager to build strong relationships with residents, and committed to helping them live well in later life. Empathetic, respectful, self-motivated, flexible, and a team player, you should be willing to go the extra mile to enable residents to lead fulfilling lives.

No prior experience is necessary, as we provide comprehensive training to help you succeed in this role.

This is more than just a job; it's about making a positive difference in older people's lives every day.

In return, we offer a range of benefits, including:

• Learning, development, and progression opportunities.
• Paid breaks.
• Monthly prize draw with three prizes to be won.
• Wellbeing support through initiatives like employee assistance programmes and Unmind.
• Retail discounts.
• Access to affordable loans, salary advances, and savings schemes.
• Health cash plans for employees and their families.
• Cycle to work scheme.
• Long service awards that increase with tenure.
• Referral bonus of £200 for referring a friend.
• Group pension plan with a 6% employer contribution.
• Free parking at our facilities.
• Enhanced pay for evenings, weekends, bank holidays, and overtime.
• Uniforms provided.
• Free DBS checks.

Safeguarding

Keeping everyone safe is a core value at Friends of the Elderly. All staff follow our Safeguarding Policy & Procedures and are expected to report any suspected abuse immediately.

Criminal Record Checks

This role involves regulated activities. Successful applicants will undergo an enhanced DBS check, including barred list checks. Employment is contingent upon a satisfactory check. Having a criminal record does not automatically disqualify you; it depends on the circumstances.

Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion

We aim to treat all staff equally and foster a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone can be themselves. We celebrate differences and strive to attract and retain the best people—those who care and can make a difference.

Currently, we do not sponsor visas, but we welcome applications from individuals with the right to work in the UK.

Apply promptly, as we may close the vacancy early if we fill the position. We interview applicants as they apply.

Please refer to the Job Description when submitting your application.