Care Assistants (Female Applicants) in Haslemere

Friends of the Elderly (FotE) is a not-for-profit charity dedicated to providing excellent care with a family feel, supporting older people for over 120 years. The charity provides care home and day care services for older people, as well as grants for those in financial difficulty. Redcot, specialising in residential care, is set in the delightful town of Haslemere, Surrey, overlooking beautiful gardens and surrounded by countryside.

The role involves providing personal care to predominantly older women, and in line with residents’ preferences, we are currently seeking female applicants as a genuine occupational requirement under Schedule 9, Part 1 of the Equality Act 2010.

• Provide personal care and support in line with individual care plans.
• Assist residents with washing, dressing, grooming, toileting, and mobility.
• Support residents with eating and drinking where required.
• Carry out regular welfare and safety checks throughout the night.
• Respond promptly to call bells and residents’ requests for assistance.
• Support residents who may be anxious, unsettled, or require reassurance during the night.
• Promote dignity, choice, independence, and wellbeing at all times.
• Build positive relationships with residents, families, and colleagues.
• Encourage residents to participate in activities and maintain their hobbies and interests.
• Observe and report any changes in residents’ physical or emotional wellbeing.
• Maintain accurate care records and documentation.
• Follow safeguarding, infection control, health and safety, and company policies.

We are looking for kind, patient, and compassionate individuals with a genuine desire to support older people. A good communicator, you’ll have a positive and professional attitude and be committed to providing person centred care that promotes dignity, choice, and independence. Previous care experience is desirable but not essential as full training will be provided.

For those wishing to develop their skills, there is the opportunity to undertake an enhanced Medication Technician role, with additional pay following successful completion of training and competency assessments.

• Heritage of Care: Work with a trusted organisation backed by over a century of expertise.
• Non‑Profit Mission: Be part of a charity that prioritises people, not profit.
• State‑of‑the‑Art Facilities: Lead a cutting‑edge care home designed for comfort and community.
• Professional Development: Access training and career development opportunities.

• Learning, development, and career progression.
• Wellbeing support through various initiatives including an employee assistance programme offering counselling and coaching sessions.
• Retail discount schemes to make your salary go further.
• Access to loans at affordable rates, saving directly from salary and advance pay already earned.
• Health cash plans for you and your family.
• Cycle to work scheme.
• Long service awards, that increase with length of service.
• Refer a friend to work for us and receive a £200 bonus.
• Group Pension Plan, with a 6% contribution from us.
• Paid breaks in our care homes and day care services for care staff.
• Free DBS checks.

Keeping everyone safe is one of the charity’s core values. All staff follow our Safeguarding Policy & Procedures and are expected to report any suspected abuse immediately.

Successful applicants will undertake an enhanced DBS check, and any offer of employment will be dependent on a satisfactory outcome.

Friends of the Elderly strives to treat all staff equally and be a diverse and inclusive workplace, where everyone can be themselves and accept each other’s differences.

Don’t delay in sending your application as we may need to close the vacancy early if we manage to appoint before the advertising closing date. We interview applicants as they apply.

For 120 years, Friends of the Elderly has been helping older people live well and find fulfilment in later life.