At a Glance
- Tasks: Provide compassionate care and support to residents during night shifts.
- Company: Join Friends of the Elderly, a caring community with over a century of expertise.
- Benefits: Enjoy competitive pay, generous leave, and wellbeing support.
- Other info: Shape the culture of a vibrant community with excellent career growth opportunities.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in residents' lives at a brand-new care home.
- Qualifications: Experience in care and a passion for helping others is essential.
The predicted salary is between 15.26 - 15.26 £ per hour.
- Calcot, Reading
- £15.26 per hour
Working Pattern: Nights – 12 hour shifts, 8 pm to 8 am, rolling rota of 3 consecutive days on and 3 consecutive days off.
You must hold either the Care Certificate or at least Level 2 NVQ in Health and Social Care.
About Friends Place, Calcot
Recently opened in July 2025, Friends Place, Calcot is a vibrant, welcoming community designed to provide exceptional residential, dementia, and respite care.
Run by Friends of the Elderly, we pride ourselves on delivering personalised, compassionate care in a state‑of‑the‑art facility.
Located in the heart of Calcot, Reading, the home features a cinema, a stylish salon, a peaceful tea room, and a vibrant bar.
Responsibilities
- Provide personal care to residents.
- Offer companionship.
- Prepare meals.
- Assist with mobility.
- Keep care records up to date.
Qualifications
At least 6 months experience in a care home environment.
Empathetic, respectful, self‑motivated, flexible, team player, passionate about care, and dedicated to building solid relationships with residents, putting them at the heart of all that you do.
Why Join Friends of the Elderly?
- Heritage of Care: Work with an organisation backed by over a century of expertise.
- Non‑Profit Mission: Priority on people, not profit.
- State‑of‑the‑Art Facilities: Cutting‑edge care home designed for comfort and community.
- Professional Development: Access training and career development opportunities.
- Make Your Mark
This is a unique opportunity to shape the culture and success of a brand‑new care home, leaving a lasting impact on residents’ lives and the community.
Benefits
- Group Pension Plan – 6% contribution.
- Generous annual leave.
- Wellbeing support and employee assistance programme.
- Learning, development and progression opportunities.
- Monthly prize draw – 3 prizes.
- Retail discount schemes.
- Affordable loans, salary advance.
- Health cash plans for you and family.
- Cycle to work scheme.
- Long service awards.
- Refer a friend bonus: £200.
- Uniforms provided.
- Free DBS checks.
- Safeguarding
Keeping everyone safe is a core value. All staff follow our Safeguarding Policy & Procedures and are expected to report any suspicion of abuse immediately.
Criminal Record Checks
Successful applicants will undertake an enhanced DBS check, with barred lists check. Offer of employment is dependent on a satisfactory outcome.
Equality, Diversity, And Inclusion
Friends of the Elderly treat all staff equally and strive for a diverse and inclusive workplace.
We do not provide sponsorship but welcome applications from those with right to work in the UK.
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Care Assistant (Nights) in Reading employer: Friends of the Elderly
At Friends of the Elderly, we pride ourselves on being an exceptional employer dedicated to making a meaningful impact in the lives of older people. Our supportive work culture fosters personal growth and development, offering comprehensive training and wellbeing initiatives, alongside competitive benefits such as paid breaks, retail discounts, and a group pension plan. Located in the picturesque Malvern area, our care homes provide a nurturing environment where compassionate individuals can thrive while delivering person-centred care to our residents.
