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[Parttime] Care Assistant (Nights) at Friends of the Elderly

Mon, 03 Aug 2026 12:00:02 +0100

Hours: Part Time (24 hours per week - Mon 2000-0800 Tues 2000-0800)

Working Pattern: Nights

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 120 years. The charity provides care home and day care services for older people, as well as grants for older people in financial difficulty.

Orford House is a residential care home set in extensive grounds in Coulsdon. Our focus is to give older people in our care the chance to live fulfilled lives, whether they stay with us for a longer residential stay, or a short-term respite break.

We are recruiting for a Care Assistant to join the team.

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

Personal care.
Companionship.
Meal preparation.
Mobility.
Keeping care records up to date.

We would like our Care Assistant to join us with at least 6 months experience in a care home environment. Empathetic and respectful, self-motivated and flexible, you will be a team player who is always willing to go the extra mile, enabling our residents to lead fulfilled lives.

We would like you to have a real passion for care. Someone who sees this as an opportunity to build solid relationships with our residents, to allow them to live well in later life by putting them at the heart of all that you do.

You must hold either The Care Certificate or a minimum of Level 2 NVQ in Health and Social Care.

This isn’t just a job; it’s about making a difference to older people’s lives every day.

Why Join Friends of the Elderly?

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. While we take a commercial approach to our work, we are not for profit and we are committed to our charitable values.
State-of-the-Art Facilities: Lead a 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.

Rewards and Recognition

We really value the hard work and commitment of all of our staff, and offer:

Learning, development, and career progression.
Wellbeing support through various initiatives including an employee assistance programme offering up to 10 counselling, 4 life, 4 leadership, 3 financial coaching sessions per person, per issue, per year.
Retail discount schemes to make your salary go further.
Access to loans at affordable rates, saving directly from salary and advance pay already earnt.
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.

Safeguarding:

Keeping everyone safe is one of the charity’s core values and is central to everything we do at Friends of the Elderly. All staff follow our Safeguarding Policy & Procedures and, if they see or suspect abuse, we expect staff to report it straight away.

Criminal record checks:

As this role involves a dealing with vulnerable adults, successful applicants will undertake an enhanced DBS check, and any offer of employment will be dependent on a satisfactory outcome.

Having a criminal record will not necessarily bar a person from working for us, this will depend on the circumstances and background of any record.

Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion:

Friends of the Elderly strives to treat all staff equally and be a diverse and inclusive workplace, where everyone can be themselves and everyone accepts each other’s differences. A charity where everyone is equal but definitely not the same!

Our ambition is to ensure equality and celebrate diversity, all working together to create an inclusive workplace, which attracts and retains the best people. People that care and can make a difference.

We currently do not provide sponsorship but we welcome applications from those who have a right work in the UK.

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.

Please refer to the job description upon submitting your application.

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[Parttime] Care Assistant (Days) at Friends of the Elderly

Mon, 03 Aug 2026 12:00:02 +0100

Hours: 12 hours per week (Wednesday 08:00 – 14:00 & Thursday 08:00 – 14:00)

Working Pattern: Days

We are recruiting for a Care Assistant to join the team.

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

Personal care.
Companionship.
Meal preparation.
Mobility.
Keeping care records up to date.

You must hold either The Care Certificate or a minimum of Level 2 NVQ in Health and Social Care.

This isn’t just a job; it’s about making a difference to older people’s lives every day.

Why Join Friends of the Elderly?

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. While we take a commercial approach to our work, we are not for profit and we are committed to our charitable values.
State-of-the-Art Facilities: Lead a 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.

Rewards and Recognition

We really value the hard work and commitment of all of our staff, and offer:

Learning, development, and career progression.
Wellbeing support through various initiatives including an employee assistance programme offering up to 10 counselling, 4 life, 4 leadership, 3 financial coaching sessions per person, per issue, per year.
Retail discount schemes to make your salary go further.
Access to loans at affordable rates, saving directly from salary and advance pay already earnt.
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.

Safeguarding:

Criminal record checks:

As this role involves a dealing with vulnerable adults, successful applicants will undertake an enhanced DBS check, and any offer of employment will be dependent on a satisfactory outcome.

Having a criminal record will not necessarily bar a person from working for us, this will depend on the circumstances and background of any record.

Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion:

We currently do not provide sponsorship but we welcome applications from those who have a right work in the UK.

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.

Please refer to the job description upon submitting your application.

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[Fulltime] Estate Officer at Fairhive Homes

Sun, 02 Aug 2026 16:00:02 +0100

Estate Officer
£32,143.36 per annum
Aylesbury
Full Time, Permanent

Do you take pride in creating safe, clean and welcoming communities?

We're looking for an experienced and customer-focused Estate Officer to play a vital role in maintaining our neighbourhoods, supporting residents and helping our communities thrive.

This is a hands-on role where no two days are the same. You'll be the visible presence across our estates, carrying out inspections, identifying repairs, monitoring contractor performance and ensuring residents live in safe, well-maintained environments they are proud to call home.

Please note: This role requires you to be based at our Brackley scheme for three days per week, where you will play a key role in maintaining a safe, clean and welcoming environment for residents. This includes carrying out communal cleaning duties and supporting the management of bin stores and waste disposal arrangements, alongside the wider estate management responsibilities of the role.

If you're practical, proactive, enjoy working outdoors and are passionate about making a difference in your local community, we'd love to hear from you.

About the role…

Using your technical skills, attention to detail and customer-focused approach, you'll help deliver safe, well-maintained neighbourhoods for our residents. Working closely with colleagues across Fairhive, you'll be a visible presence on our estates and a trusted point of contact for residents.

The key duties of the role will include:

Providing a flexible, responsive and high quality estate monitoring service to Fairhive’s housing estates and communal areas
Providing an on-site Estate Officer presence at our Brackley scheme three days per week, ensuring communal areas are clean, safe and well maintained.
Carrying out communal cleaning duties and supporting the effective management of bin stores and waste disposal arrangements.
Identifying required communal repairs and recommending cost-effective solutions.
Acting as a 'good neighbour' and first point of contact for resident enquiries about their homes and services.
Supporting the health & safety of residents living within our flatted blocks
Managing a patch of flatted blocks, ensuring safety, maintenance and estate standards are maintained.
Undertaking monthly health and safety inspections of communal areas of flatted blocks, following up on actions identified and ensuring items are dealt with promptly.
Making safe and reporting any Health & Safety matters which might constitute a danger on our estates
Monitoring cleaning and grounds maintenance contractors to ensure high estate standards and resident safety.

About you...

We're looking for someone who is practical, proactive and passionate about delivering excellent services to residents and communities.

To be successful in this role, you'll be:

Numerate and literate, with practical minor repair skills across a range of areas
Physically fit and able to undertake the demands of the role, including lifting bulky items, working at height and working outdoors in varying weather conditions
Knowledgeable about current Health & Safety regulations and their application within the workplace
In possession of a valid UK driving licence
Organised, with excellent time management and problem-solving skills
Comfortable using basic IT systems and technology to carry out day-to-day responsibilities
Committed to promoting equality, diversity and inclusion in the delivery of services
Friendly, approachable and confident communicating with residents, contractors and colleagues
Able to work independently while contributing positively as part of a wider team

If you're looking for a role where you can see the impact of your work every day, we'd love to hear from you. Apply today and help us create homes for living and communities for life.

About us…

At Fairhive Homes, we’re driven by a simple yet powerful vision: “Homes for Living, Communities for Life” This isn’t just what we do; it’s what we strive for every day. As a non-profit housing association, we’re dedicated to providing affordable housing to over 20,000 individuals in our community. Our residents are truly at the heart of everything we do.

We are dedicated to supporting our residents and neighbourhoods. Whether we are maintaining our high-quality homes or building new ones, our mission is to foster thriving communities where everyone feels welcome and can proudly say, 'This is my home.'

We believe that a strong community starts with quality housing, and we’re here to make that vision a reality.

For more information, please refer to the attached job description.

Benefits

In this role, you’ll have the opportunity to develop your career in an empowering environment where your contributions

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[Parttime] Support Worker (Shared Houses) at Community Housing

Sun, 02 Aug 2026 15:00:02 +0100

Are you passionate about making a real difference in people’s lives?

We are looking for a dedicated Support Worker to join #teamcommunity, working within shared accommodation to support individuals with complex needs, including mental health challenges, substance misuse, learning disabilities, and experiences of homelessness.

In this role, you will provide both emotional and practical support, helping customers to build independence, develop essential life skills, and sustain their tenancies. You will play a key part in creating safe, stable, and supportive living environments where individuals can thrive.

Key Responsibilities

In this varied and rewarding role, you will:

Provide person-centred support tailored to individual needs
Deliver intensive tenancy management, supporting customers to maintain stable accommodation
Assist customers in developing life skills, such as budgeting, cooking, cleaning, and self-care
Support with rent payments, benefits applications, and managing any arrears
Carry out regular property inspections, ensuring safety standards are met and reporting repairs
Facilitate one-to-one sessions and group meetings in line with support plans
Support customers to understand and maintain house rules and positive behaviours
Work collaboratively with external agencies and partners to meet customer needs
Maintain accurate records, including support plans, outcomes, and case notes
Support customers to move on to long-term, independent housing

What We’re Looking For

We are looking for someone who is compassionate, resilient, and committed to supporting people to achieve positive outcomes.

You will ideally have:

Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build trust and rapport
A caring and respectful approach, with the ability to handle sensitive situations
Good organisational skills and attention to detail
An understanding of the needs of individuals with complex or multiple disadvantages
Ability to maintain confidentiality and professional boundaries
Full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle

If you feel you would be the right person for this role, simply click the 'Apply Now' button to start your application.   

Closing date: 9th August 2026

Shortlist date: 10th August 2026

Interview date: TBC

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[Fulltime] Neighbourhood Officer at Saffron Housing Trust

Sun, 02 Aug 2026 15:00:02 +0100

Neighbourhood Officer

Location: Long Stratton, Norwich, Norfolk

Salary: £36,778.73 per annum

Fulltime: 37hrs per week
Positions: 1x Permanent and 1x Fixed Term Contract (12 months)

Are you passionate about creating safe, welcoming and well-maintained communities? We’re looking for a proactive and people-focused Neighbourhood Officer to join our collaborative Housing Team.

In this varied role, you’ll manage neighbourhood and tenancy matters across our estates — from resolving anti-social behaviour and neighbour nuisance to carrying out estate inspections, supporting tenants, leading community improvement projects and working closely with partners such as the Police, Social Services, Mental Health Services and Early Help Hubs.

You’ll bring experience from housing or another customer-focused environment, strong communication and negotiation skills, excellent attention to detail and the confidence to work independently while being part of a supportive team. A full, current driving licence is essential.

For a full list of responsibilities, please see the attached Role Profile

If you’re ready to make a visible difference to local communities and help deliver a high-quality service for tenants, we’d love to hear from you.

Please note this role is subject to a Basic DBS check

Closing date: 9th August 2026

Shortlist date: 10th August 2026

Interview date: TBC

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[Fulltime] Homeownership Officer at Saffron Housing Trust

Sun, 02 Aug 2026 15:00:02 +0100

Homeownership Officer

Location: Long Stratton, Norwich, Norfolk

Salary: £37,000 per annum

Fulltime: 37hrs per week

Are you passionate about delivering excellent customer service and helping homeowners navigate complex property, leasehold and shared ownership matters with confidence?

We’re looking for a proactive and organised Homeownership Officer to join our Homeownership team in Long Stratton, Norfolk. In this varied role, you’ll manage a diverse caseload covering leasehold management, affordable home ownership, property transactions, major works consultation and homeowner services.

You’ll provide clear, accurate advice to customers, work closely with solicitors, contractors and stakeholders, and help resolve enquiries, complaints and disputes professionally. You’ll also support compliance with legislation and policy, keeping records accurate and ensuring risks are identified and managed effectively.

This is a great opportunity for someone with experience in homeownership, leasehold management, housing, conveyancing or property management who enjoys problem-solving, building relationships and making a positive difference for customers.

What you’ll bring:

Experience managing varied cases and interpreting legal, contractual or property-related information.
Strong communication skills and the ability to explain complex matters clearly.
A customer-focused, professional and solution-focused approach.
Excellent organisation, accuracy and confidence managing competing priorities.

For a full list of responsibilities, please see the attached Role Profile

If you’re ready to use your housing, property or leasehold experience in a role where every day brings variety and impact, we’d love to hear from you.

Closing date: 9th August 2026

Shortlist date: 10th August 2026

Interview date: TBC

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[Fulltime] Peer Mentor – Intensive Community Rehabilitation T at Birmingham Mind

Sun, 02 Aug 2026 12:00:02 +0100

Peer Mentor – Intensive Community Rehabilitation Team

£26,229 per annum

Birmingham

Full-Time

Permanent

Are you ready to make a positive impact on mental health services in Birmingham?

Birmingham Mind is seeking an enthusiastic and compassionate individual to join our organisation as a Peer Mentor. As a Peer Mentor you will need to have living experience of mental health difficulties and have gained a level of insight into your mental health experience and be ready to talk about them openly. It is important that applicants have reached a period of stability and can manage their mental health and wellbeing, for them to be ready for this role. We are looking for someone who is ready to use their experience to support and inspire service users in their recovery journey. Peer Mentors support service users on their emotional journey, and form therapeutic alliances to share ways of coping, understanding and nurturing hope and inspirations.

You will need to have excellent communication skills, with a good understanding of the individual recovery journey and the issues facing people suffering with mental health difficulties. We need a Peer Mentor who is able to share the values of our organisation and is passionate about our vision of “Better Mental Health for All” in Birmingham.

You would be joining our Intensive Community Rehabilitation service, a multi-disciplinary team ran jointly with the Birmingham and Solihull Mental Health Trust. You will be supporting service users primarily with psychosis, bipolar and schizophrenia, among other additional mental health diagnosis, who are living in their own accommodation and require a period of intense rehabilitation. Support will be provided in the community and the service users own home and when necessary hospital settings throughout the Birmingham area when required. The service aims to provide rehabilitation in the community rather than hospital settings and to help people adjust and avoid repeat admissions. The team is made up of both clinical and psychological professionals, and Birmingham Mind staff, and applicants must be ready to work co-operatively within a multi-disciplinary team. The service runs from 9am-8pm, and some evening and weekend work is required.

Joining Birmingham Mind means joining a diverse workforce, and an organisation that values living experience of mental distress. We are proud of our inclusive environment, and the support we provide to our staff as well as our service users.

For further information, please see the Peer Mentor Job Description for full details of attributes, values and experience required for the role.

You can watch some videos of peer mentors discuss their experiences of the role on our Youtube Channel. Interested applicants are strongly encouraged to attend one of our pre-recruitment sessions to discuss the role further. They are taking place at our Central Birmingham Wellbeing Hub (Link Street, between Bullring & Grand Central, Birmingham B4 5BS) on:

August 10th 11am-1pm

August 11th 10:30am-11:30am

Benefits include an attractive defined contribution pension scheme, PayCare which offers employees affordable cover for a range of healthcare treatments, an Employee Assistance Programme which includes free counselling and a comprehensive training programme.

Candidates must have the right to work in the UK for a minimum of 12 months. We are not a registered sponsor and therefore are unable to offer visa sponsorship for this position.

Our people are key to the success of the organisation and we are recognised as both a Mindful Employer as well as achieving Gold standard success in Investors in People. We welcome applications from people who have experienced mental health difficulties

The closing date for applications is Sunday 16 August 2026

Interviews will take place on Monday 24 August 2026

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[Fulltime] Care Assistants (Female Applicants) at Friends of the Elderly

Sat, 01 Aug 2026 18:00:02 +0100

Care Assistants (Female Applicants)

Haslemere, Surrey

Hourly Pay: £13.72 to £15.26 (Days) £15.09 to £15.26 (Nights)

Contract Type: Permanent – Full and Part Time (Nights) available

Working Pattern: Days + Weekends, Nights

Days: 3-5 days per week working alternate weekends (36 hours)

Nights: 2 nights per week (24 hours)

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

We are looking for caring and compassionate Care Assistants to join our dedicated team to support our residents to live happy, fulfilling, and independent lives through high quality, person centred care.

Please note: These roles are normally open to applicants of all genders. However, as 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.

Key Responsibilities

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. (Nights role)
Respond promptly to call bells and residents' requests for assistance. (Nights role)
Support residents who may be anxious, unsettled, or require reassurance during the night. (Nights role)
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.

About You

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.

Enhanced Role Opportunity – Medication Technician (desired for this role)

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.

This isn’t just a job; it’s about making a difference to older people’s lives every day.

Why Join Friends of the Elderly?

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. While we take a commercial approach to our work, we are not for profit and we are committed to our charitable values.
State-of-the-Art Facilities: Lead a 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.

Rewards and Recognition

We really value the hard work and commitment of all of our staff, and offer:

Learning, development, and career progression.
Wellbeing support through various initiatives including an employee assistance programme offering up to 10 counselling, 4 life, 4 leadership, 3 financial coaching sessions per person, per issue, per year.
Retail discount schemes to make your salary go further.
Access to loans at affordable rates, saving directly from salary and advance pay already earnt.
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.

Safeguarding:

Criminal record checks:

As this role involves a dealing with vulnerable adults, successful applicants will undertake an enhanced DBS check, and any offer of employment will be dependent on a satisfactory outcome.

Having a criminal record will not necessarily bar a person from working for us, this will depend on the circumstances and background of any record.

Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion:

We currently do not provide sponsorship but we welcome applications from those who have a right work in the UK.

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.

Please refer to the job description upon submitting your application.

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[Fulltime] Activities Coordinator at Friends of the Elderly

Sat, 01 Aug 2026 18:00:02 +0100

Activities Coordinator

Haslemere, Surrey

Hourly Pay: £13.85 to £15.24 per hour

Contract Type: Permanent - Part Time (21 hours per week)

Working Pattern: Days, Weekends (3 days one week, 4 days the following week - working alternate weekends)

Joining us as an Activities Coordinator, you will lead and encourage residents to join in meaningful activities whilst maintaining their independence, choice and dignity, to enable them to lead as full and active life as possible.

In this rewarding role, you will create a stimulating and varied programme of leisure activities and social events, inside and outside of the home, for residents to enjoy. Working with each new resident to understand their likes/dislikes, abilities and needs, you will put together an individual social care plan and evaluate it regularly.

You will play a key role in engaging with the local community by initiating contact with community groups and enabling residents to partake / continue with hobbies and interests as desired. You will also help to recruit a network of volunteers to provide a variety of desired appropriate social opportunities as identified by the residents.

We're looking for a friendly and creative individual who is passionate about improving the lives of older people. You'll have a person-centred approach, excellent communication and organisational skills, and the ability to encourage and motivate others to participate in meaningful activities.

A full UK driving licence is essential, along with a willingness to drive residents on outings and events.

We’re looking for someone who can bring compassion and fresh ideas to the role, helping residents stay connected to their interests, maintain community links and enjoy a fulfilling, meaningful lifestyle every day.

This isn’t just a job; it’s about making a difference to older people’s lives every day.

We really value the hard work and commitment of all of our staff, and offer:

Learning, development, and career progression.
Wellbeing support through various initiatives including an employee assistance programme offering up to 10 counselling, 4 life, 4 leadership, 3 financial coaching sessions per person, per issue, per year.
Retail discount schemes to make your salary go further.
Access to loans at affordable rates, saving directly from salary and advance pay already earnt.
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.

Safeguarding:

Criminal record checks:

As this role involves a dealing with vulnerable adults, successful applicants will undertake an enhanced DBS check, and any offer of employment will be dependent on a satisfactory outcome.

Having a criminal record will not necessarily bar a person from working for us, this will depend on the circumstances and background of any record.

Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion:

We currently do not provide sponsorship but we welcome applications from those who have a right work in the UK.

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.

Please refer to the job description upon submitting your application.

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[Fulltime] Care Assistant at Friends of the Elderly

Sat, 01 Aug 2026 18:00:02 +0100

Calcot, Reading

£13.87 per hour (£15.26 at weekends)

Contract Type: Full Time (42 hours per week)

Working Pattern: Days, Weekends

Hours: Three consecutive days on with three consecutive days off, 6 weeks rolling rota

You must hold either The Care Certificate or a minimum of Level 2 NVQ in Health and Social Care.

About Friends Place, Calcot

Recently opened in July 2025, Friends Place, Calcot is more than just a care home - it is a vibrant, welcoming community designed to provide exceptional residential, dementia, and respite care.

Run by Friends of the Elderly, where we pride ourselves on delivering personalised, compassionate care in a state-of-the-art facility.

Located in the heart of Calcot, Reading, our home features:

A cinema for residents to enjoy movie nights and entertainment.
A stylish salon offering professional pampering.
A peaceful tea room for reflection or a chat with friends.
A vibrant bar for socialising and relaxation.

The modern facilities are designed to create a warm and homely environment where residents feel safe, valued, and supported.

We are recruiting for a Care Assistant to join the team.

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

Personal care.
Companionship.
Meal preparation.
Mobility.
Keeping care records up to date.

This isn’t just a job; it’s about making a difference to older people’s lives every day.

Why Join Friends of the Elderly?

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. While we take a commercial approach to our work, we are not for profit and we are committed to our charitable values.
State-of-the-Art Facilities: Lead a 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.

In return for your hard work and dedication, you can look forward to a wealth of benefits:

Group Pension Plan, with a 6% contribution from us.
Generous annual leave.
Wellbeing support through various initiatives, including an employee assistance programme.
Learning, development, and progression opportunities.
Monthly prize draw, with 3 prizes to be won.
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.
Uniforms are provided
Free DBS checks.

Safeguarding:

Keeping everyone safe is one of the charity’s core values and is central to everything we do at Friends of the Elderly. All staff follow our Safeguarding Policy & Procedures and, if they see or suspect abuse, we expect staff to report it straight away.

Criminal record checks:

As this role involves a regulated activity, successful applicants will undertake an enhanced DBS check, with barred lists check, and any offer of employment will be dependent on a satisfactory outcome.

Having a criminal record will not necessarily bar a person from working for us, this will depend on the circumstances and background of any record.

Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion:

Our ambition is to ensure equality and celebrate diversity, all working together to create an inclusive workplace, which attracts and retains the best people. People that care and can make a difference.

We currently do not provide sponsorship but we welcome applications from those who have a right work in the UK.

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.

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[Fulltime] Care Assistant (Nights) at Friends of the Elderly

Sat, 01 Aug 2026 18:00:02 +0100

Care Assistant (Nights)

Calcot, Reading

£15.26 per hour

Contract Type: Full Time (42 hours per week)

Working Pattern: Nights

Hours: 12 hour shifts, 8 pm to 8 am working on rolling rota of 3 consecutive days on and 3 consecutive days off

You must hold either The Care Certificate or a minimum of Level 2 NVQ in Health and Social Care.

About Friends Place, Calcot

Recently opened in July 2025, Friends Place, Calcot is more than just a care home - it is a vibrant, welcoming community designed to provide exceptional residential, dementia, and respite care.

Run by Friends of the Elderly, where we pride ourselves on delivering personalised, compassionate care in a state-of-the-art facility.

Located in the heart of Calcot, Reading, our home features:

A cinema for residents to enjoy movie nights and entertainment.
A stylish salon offering professional pampering.
A peaceful tea room for reflection or a chat with friends.
A vibrant bar for socialising and relaxation.

The modern facilities are designed to create a warm and homely environment where residents feel safe, valued, and supported.

We are recruiting for a Care Assistant to join the team.

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

Personal care.
Companionship.
Meal preparation.
Mobility.
Keeping care records up to date.

This isn’t just a job; it’s about making a difference to older people’s lives every day.

Why Join Friends of the Elderly?

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. While we take a commercial approach to our work, we are not for profit and we are committed to our charitable values.
State-of-the-Art Facilities: Lead a 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.

In return for your hard work and dedication, you can look forward to a wealth of benefits:

Group Pension Plan, with a 6% contribution from us.
Generous annual leave.
Wellbeing support through various initiatives, including an employee assistance programme.
Learning, development, and progression opportunities.
Monthly prize draw, with 3 prizes to be won.
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.
Uniforms are provided
Free DBS checks.

Safeguarding:

Keeping everyone safe is one of the charity’s core values and is central to everything we do at Friends of the Elderly. All staff follow our Safeguarding Policy & Procedures and, if they see or suspect abuse, we expect staff to report it straight away.

Criminal record checks:

Having a criminal record will not necessarily bar a person from working for us, this will depend on the circumstances and background of any record.

Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion:

Our ambition is to ensure equality and celebrate diversity, all working together to create an inclusive workplace, which attracts and retains the best people. People that care and can make a difference.

We currently do not provide sponsorship but we welcome applications from those who have a right work in the UK.

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.

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[Fulltime] Homeless Recovery Worker Assistant at Two Saints

Fri, 31 Jul 2026 17:00:02 +0100

Homeless Recovery Worker Assistant

£16 307 - £16 600

Wokingham

Permanent Part Time - 24.5 hrs

Enhanced DBS Required

Drivers Licence: Not Required

Lone Working: No

Night Working: No

Weekend Working: Yes

At Two Saints we are proud of our values and our mission: to provide people with homes and specialist support so they feel valued and secure and ready to take their next steps.

We’re seeking compassionate adaptable people to join our Wokingham service as a Homeless Support Worker Assistant. You’ll bring a passion for supporting people to build confidence develop essential life skills and recognise their own strengths and support needs through positive meaningful interactions.

As the ideal candidate your ability to connect with people will help them build trust resilience and a sense of possibility for their future. You will learn knowledge of safeguarding working proactively within our policies and contribute to a strong collaborative team environment.

Our Homeless Support Worker Assistant roles are support‑based focused on guidance encouragement and empowering clients to achieve their goals. The work can be challenging but also truly rewarding - made even more so by the supportive values‑driven team who will help nurture and develop your skills.

Homeless Support Worker Assistant Essentials:

* An interest and concern for homelessness and related issues

* Ability to contribute to a team

* Good communication skills clear verbal and written English

* Knowledge of Microsoft Outlook Excel and Word

Homeless Support Worker Assistant Desirables:

* Experience in similar sectors

* Experience in customer service roles

Could this be you? If yes apply for this exciting Homeless Support Worker Assistant opportunity with Two Saints.

For full role details please see the attached Job Description for the role of Homeless Support Worker Assistant.

We reserve the right to close our adverts early if a successful candidate is found so please submit your application as soon as possible.

Two Saints is committed to safeguarding and safer recruitment using pre-employment checks such as Enhanced DBS Overseas Police Checks (where appropriate) Reference Checks and CV gap querying upon appointment to the role.

About Us

We offer support to people who are homeless vulnerable or at risk of becoming homeless and need help rebuilding their lives for a brighter future. Our services include safe flexible and reliable client led housing and support with a focus on reducing homelessness improving health and wellbeing and building on individual’s skills and resilience to break the cycle of homelessness poverty and exclusion.

We work in partnership with multiple agencies and authorities to deliver support and accommodation needs across Berkshire Hampshire Isle of Wight and Dorset.

We are dedicated to safeguarding all young people and adults with our services. We follow safer recruitment practices for all our vacancies to assure that all successful candidates are suitable to work with our clients.

We’re committed to creating an inclusive and diverse workforce that embodies our values and promotes a tolerant and respectful environment where everyone can feel empowered to succeed.

We welcome and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds and will support with any reasonable adjustments needed during the recruitment process.

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[Fulltime] Housing First Worker at Two Saints

Fri, 31 Jul 2026 17:00:02 +0100

Housing First Worker

£25,974 - £26,474 per annum

Southampton

Permanent, Full Time (37 hrs and 31 hrs available)

Enhanced DBS Required

Drivers Licence: Required

Lone Working: Yes

Night Working: No

Weekend Working: No

At Two Saints we are proud of our values and our mission: to provide people with homes and specialist support so they feel valued and secure and ready to take their next steps.

We’re seeking compassionate adaptable people to join our Southampton service as a Housing First Worker. You’ll bring a passion for supporting young people to build confidence develop essential life skills and recognise their own strengths and support needs through positive meaningful interactions.

As the ideal candidate your ability to connect with young adults and care leavers will help them build trust resilience and a sense of possibility for their future. You’ll understand safeguarding work proactively within our policies and contribute to a strong collaborative team environment.

Our Housing First Worker roles are support‑based focused on guidance encouragement and empowering clients to achieve their goals. The work can be challenging but also truly rewarding - made even more so by the supportive values‑driven team you’ll be part of.

Housing First Worker Essentials:

* A genuine interest and concern for homelessness and related issues

* Ability to positively contribute to a team

* Deal promptly and effectively with challenging situations/crises in a calm manner

* Strong communication skills clear verbal and written English

* Knowledge of Microsoft Outlook Excel and Word

Housing First Worker Desirables:

* Experience of managing a caseload of clients

* Understanding of risk assessment and person-centred outcomes-based delivery

* Awareness of the support needs of people experiencing homelessness or those with complex needs

* Knowledge of voluntary and statutory agencies housing regulations and the benefits system

Could this be you? If yes apply for this exciting Housing First Worker opportunity with Two Saints.

For full role details please see the attached Job Description for the role of Housing First Worker.

We reserve the right to close our adverts early if a successful candidate is found so please submit your application as soon as possible.

About Us

We work in partnership with multiple agencies and authorities to deliver support and accommodation needs across Berkshire Hampshire Isle of Wight and Dorset.

We’re committed to creating an inclusive and diverse workforce that embodies our values and promotes a tolerant and respectful environment where everyone can feel empowered to succeed.

We welcome and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds and will support with any reasonable adjustments needed during the recruitment process.

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[Temporary] Lived Experience Peer Support Worker (Homelessness at South Yorkshire Housing Association

Fri, 31 Jul 2026 15:00:02 +0100

Lived Experience Peer Support Worker (Homelessness/Rough Sleeping)

Sheffield
£25,977 per annum

Temporary until 31 March 2027 (Subject to further funding)

Full Time (37 hours per week)

Closing Date: Tuesday 11th August 2026, Midnight

Interview Shortlisting Date: Wednesday 12th August 2026

Interviews will be held on Monday 17th August 2026

We have an exciting opportunity for a Lived Experience Peer Support Worker to work alongside Sheffield City Councils Rough Sleeper Teams and Street Outreach Service.

You will play a part in the delivery of the Councils Rough Sleeping Programme and Strategy, with the aim of improving peoples experience and outcomes.

What we are looking for:

The majority of people who are Rough Sleeping or at risk of, have experienced multiple disadvantage and trauma. You will act as a mentor and expert by experience to people rough sleeping or at risk of rough sleeping. You will use your lived experience and insight to increase engagement, build relationships and develop understanding.

We are looking for a compassionate and dedicated individual, and we welcome people from diverse backgrounds with different life experiences. We believe this makes our team stronger.

It is essential that you have lived experience in any one or more of the following areas:

Homelessness
Insecure Housing
Rough Sleeping
Criminal Justice System (Desirable)

Who you are:

We want to know what you enjoy doing and what you will do well. We want to ensure that this role is the right fit for you, so we are particularly interested in people who are: 

Excellent at building trusting relationships, strong communication and active listening skills, great at reaching out, connecting and engaging with a wide range of people.
Empathetic and non-judgemental; open, honest and friendly, able to see and support the potential in people.
A well of positivity, hopeful and optimistic, always seeking solutions.  
Have a good understanding of the challenges faced by those experiencing homelessness and the systemic factors contributing to homelessness.
Knowledge of local resources and support services for individuals experiencing homelessness is advantageous.
Have lived experience yourself of either homelessness or insecure housing, rough sleeping and/or the criminal justice system. Ideally you will have been in recovery for a minimum of 2 years.
Able to use your own lived experience to support others in an authentic, credible and appropriate way.
Willing to develop your practice in peer support, strength-based approaches and motivational interviewing

Please see the job description and person specification for more information, including the strengths we believe will lead to success in this role.

More about the role:

This specific service is funded by Sheffield City Council. SYHA deliver a Coproduction and Peer Support Service to support the Changing Futures programme in Sheffield. This role will sit under the Changing Futures umbrella and add to our existing Peer Support Worker roles.

Where will you be based?

The post will be based at SYHA’s head office at 152 Rockingham Street, Sheffield, with co-location in the Rough Sleeper and Housing First Teams, within and commissioned by Sheffield City Council. You may also be required to work at other partner organisations such as community settings, prison, probation, and voluntary services in line with the requirements of the role.

Benefits:

Flexible working hours of 37 hours per week, negotiable (we’re happy to discuss part-time hours)
27 days holiday, plus 8 bank holidays, plus 4 SYHA days connected to bank holidays (pro-rata’d for part time staff)
Benefits which include an excellent flexible working scheme, family friendly perks, wellbeing scheme, discounts scheme
Access to a wide range of training and development to support you in your role.
- Pension contribution

Who we are:

At South Yorkshire Housing Association, our purpose is for our customers to settle at home, live well and realise their potential.

Feeling settled and living well means different things to the people and families that live across South Yorkshire. So, we work with people in different ways – from our extra-care housing, to providing services and opportunities that individuals can access in their home, workplace and community, to creating houses for affordable rent.

Our employees enable us to create the best services, support, and experiences for our customers. We believe that difference makes us better, and that our services are made stronger by having a diverse workforce. We encourage and welcome applications from all backgrounds.

At SYHA, we value the incredible contribution and talent that people with disabilities can and do bring to our workplace and we are proud to be a Disability Confident Employer. As part of our commitments, we will ensure that disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria for the role will be guaranteed the opportunity to demonstrate their abilities at interview.

To be considered under the scheme, disabled applicants must disclose their disability (as defined by the Equality Act 2010) on the Equal Opportunities section of the job application.

SYHA does not hold a sponsorship license and are unable to provide visa sponsorship.

Please note that we may remove this advert prior to the advertised date, dependent on the level of response received. Please apply at your earliest convenience.

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[Fulltime] Bank Shift Leader at Friends of the Elderly

Fri, 31 Jul 2026 15:00:02 +0100

Contract type: Bank

Work Pattern: Shift work including evenings, nights and weekends to meet the needs of the home, 7 days a week/24 hours a day/365 days a year.

Hours: 12 hour shifts (night work always 12 hours) between 8 a.m. and 8 p.m. and 8 p.m. to 8 a.m., notified in advance.

New Copford Place is a residential care home set in Copford in the outskirts of Colchester, Essex. It is one of nine care homes run by the not-for-profit charity Friends of the Elderly. Our focus is to give older people in our care the chance to live fulfilled lives, whether they stay with us for a longer residential stay, or a short-term respite break.

Joining our dedicated team as a Shift Leader, you will be responsible for delivering person-centred care, unique to each individual, supporting and enabling our residents to maintain key skills, personal interests, independence, choice, and dignity, so that they can lead fulfilled lives.

You will make sure our residents are safe and comfortable.
You will act as a champion for their safety and dignity.
You will lead the team in providing quality, individualised care for our residents in line with procedures and policies.
You will make sure that clear, accurate records are kept.
You will follow our procedures for ordering, administering and dispensing medication.
You will conduct supervisions and appraisals with the staff and promote their development.
You will maintain a safe, clean workplace and follow infection control protocols.

To ensure we can achieve this, our shift patterns include evenings, weekends, and some unsociable hours.

It is essential that you have a Level 3 diploma in Health and Social Care (or working towards it).

You will need great communication and interpersonal skills, so that you can form great relationships with your residents and effectively handover information to colleagues. Number and digital skills are also required along with the ability to problem solve and adapt to situations, and to recognise and report situations where there might be a need for safeguarding.

Working as a Shift Leader means no two days are the same.

With a compassionate nature and a positive can-do attitude, you will be able to supervise your peers and take the initiative.

We will provide you with all the outstanding training and tools that you need; all we ask is a willingness to learn and a genuine enthusiasm to encourage others to live their lives to the full.

This isn’t just a job; it’s about making a difference to older people’s lives every day.

Rewards and Recognition

We really value the hard work and commitment of all of our staff, and offer:

Learning, development, and career progression.
Wellbeing support through various initiatives including an employee assistance programme offering up to 10 counselling, 4 life, 4 leadership, 3 financial coaching sessions per person, per issue, per year.
Retail discount schemes to make your salary go further.
Monthly prize draw, with 3 prizes to be won.
Access to loans at affordable rates, saving directly from salary and advance pay already earnt.
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.
Evening, weekend, and bank holiday enhancements to pay, as well as overtime premiums for care staff.
Paid breaks in our day care services for care staff.
Free DBS checks.

Safeguarding:

Keeping everyone safe is one of the charity’s core values, and is central to everything we do at Friends of the Elderly. All staff follow our Safeguarding Policy & Procedures and, if they see or suspect abuse, we expect staff to report it straight away.

Criminal record checks:

Having a criminal record will not necessarily bar a person from working for us, this will depend on the circumstances and background of any record.

Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion:

We currently do not provide sponsorship but we welcome applications from those who have a right work in the UK.

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.

Please refer to the job description upon submitting your application.

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[Fulltime] Care Practitioner at Stockdales

Fri, 31 Jul 2026 14:12:19 +0100

Care Practitioner

Sale, Greater Manchester

Full or Part Time opportunities available.

£26,130 per annum, and increases to £26,793 - Once 6-month probation is passed.

Additional payments for night shifts (£12 per night - £55 for sleep-in)

Have you worked in an adult social care or nursing setting?

Experience of being a team leader or have at least 1 year of care experience?

Do you want to progress to a Care Practitioner?

Then Stockdales is the company for you! A charity based in Sale, just south of Manchester City Centre, we have over 70 years’ experience supporting people with learning and physical disabilities.

We pride ourselves on supporting our residents and service users to live their best lives to the fullest. Offering, high quality health and personal care for long-term residents of all ages. We have five 'luxury' style homes in Sale, with modern interiors and state-of-the-art lifting equipment and mobility aids, along with a day service in Altrincham.

Come and join the fun working environment here at Stockdales. You will be offering day to day, person centred care, which includes, activities and day trips planned weekly with residents and service users which includes – swimming, trips to the seaside, museums, sensory walks, and activity breaks across the country.

What you will receive whilst working for us:

A competitive salary
Enhanced pay for bank holidays and on call
Excellent internal and external training offered
Comprehensive induction and ongoing training
Mileage paid for travel during work hours
28 days holiday per year pro rata inclusive of bank holidays
Increased holiday entitlement with service
Pension Scheme
Cycle to work scheme
Access to Wage Stream
Medicash – includes access to 24hr GP, money off shopping and going out, wellbeing aids
Life Insurance Scheme
Monthly staff prize draw

What we want in return:

Ideally a minimum of 1 year experience working in care with the ability to lead shifts
Caring, self-motivated staff members who have passion and want to help people with learning disabilities and complex health care needs
Have basic IT skills-Microsoft word and email. Ability to read and write and have basic numeracy skills is essential to this role
Be Prepared to undertake a professional qualification relevant to the role, such as a level 2/3 RQF/NVQ
Commitment to training and to progress to a shift leader
Committed, reliable and willing to work as part of a team
Flexibility- willing to work weekends and bank holidays
Satisfactory DBS check, 2 references

You will go home at the end of your shift satisfied and feeling like you have made a big difference to the people you support.

If this job is for you, we want to hear from you.

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