Care Assistant (Care Companion)

8pm-8am nights £20,952 to £27,936 per annum (pro rata) up to 48 hours per week to include alternate weekends at 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 cares about YOU? If you answered Yes, then what are you waiting for? Apply today!

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 Company and Care Home

Bracebridge Care Group (soon to be renamed as EQ Care Group) is a trusted provider of exceptional elderly care, dedicated to creating warm, compassionate environments where individuals can truly thrive. Operating for two years now, we currently have four homes open, with more being built to expand our portfolio. We specialise in delivering high-quality care to those who need it most, with a focus on dementia care and other complex needs. Our approach goes beyond simply meeting physical needs—we strive to create meaningful, enriching experiences for the people living in our homes. What sets us apart is our commitment to emotional intelligence, compassionate service, and personalised care.

Cedar Lodge is to open in the Spring of 2025. Our newly built 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.

Benefits

• 1/2-day off to start your birthday celebrations early.
• Blue Light Discount Card.
• 20 days annual leave plus bank holidays.
• Contributory pension.
• Salary advance scheme.
• Dedicated Learning & Development.

Please note: If you are not a UK resident, you will need to be able to provide a valid right to work. We cannot provide 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.