Care Assistant - Merlewood Care Home

Care Assistant - Merlewood Care Home

Location: Virginia Water 
Address: Hollow Lane, GU25 4LR
Hourly Rate: £13.52 to 14.98 per hour
Contract: Full-time/Part-time, Permanent/Fixed Term, Bank
Shifts: 12.25 hour shit, or 6.25 shifts. weekend availability

Elizabeth Finn is a leading care provider providing exceptional care throughout our eight prestigious care homes. Our company values are Bring Love, Inspire More, Act with Purpose and Welcome All.

Merlewood was originally built in 1856 for Thomas Lawrence, a leather merchant based in London. Following financial difficulties the house was sold in 1861 to the Count and Countess de Morella who installed various tenants over the years. It has a rich history, still evident in the elegant features and comfortable surroundings we see today.

In 1933 the house was purchased by Sir Thomas and Lady Smith. It saw many high profile guests, survived WW11 bombings and was very much a part of the social life in Virginia Water.

In 1948 the mansion was conveyed to the Distressed Gentlefolk’s Aid Association set up by Elizabeth Finn. It became the first home in what would become a portfolio of residential care homes run by Elizabeth Finn Homes.

Today, our gracious Merlewood home offers 54 ensuite bedrooms providing nursing or personal care to the highest standards.

About the role

We are seeking a compassionate Care Assistant to deliver high‑quality, personal care needs of residents in a way that respects the dignity of the individual and promotes independence. Working alongside our clinical and senior care teams, you’ll help create a safe, engaging and comfortable environment where residents can thrive.

What you'll do

• Deliver personal care in line with care plans and procedures, documenting accurately.
• Report any changes, concerns, incidents, or complaints promptly to senior staff.
• Support residents with social activities, routines, and meaningful engagement.
• Maintain a clean, safe, secure environment and ensure equipment is used/stored safely.
• Maintain confidentiality and comply with all policies; take responsibility for ongoing learning and development.

Qualifications & Skills

• Secondary school education with good numeracy and literacy.
• Ability to communicate clearly in English.
• Level 2 in Care (or willingness to work towards it).
• Experience caring for older people.
• Basic knowledge of Care Workers’ Codes of Practice.

For more information on working in our team or to have an informal visit please contact Care Home on xxxxxx.

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

In return for the wonderful contribution our employees make we offer the following benefits:

• Enhances pay for family leave
• Overtime and bank holiday enhancements to pay
• Group pension scheme
• Occupational sick pay after probation
• Wellbeing support through various initiatives including an employee assistance programme with free counselling and Mental Health First Aiders.
• Opportunity to earn rewards via Care Friends (refer a friend scheme) which you can cash in when you choose
• Free Blue Light card – provides members with thousands of amazing retail discounts
• Long service awards
• Subsidised meals while on duty
• Apprenticeships, continuous learning and development, professional development and study support opportunities

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Safeguarding:

In the process of recruitment, selection and appointment Elizabeth Finn Homes implement a range of procedures and actions including Police/Enhanced DBS Checks to ensure our employees, residents and everyone is safeguarded, and abuse is prevented. This is in line with our company values, which are Bring Love, Inspire More, Act with Purpose and Welcome All.

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, Inclusion and Belonging:

Elizabeth Finn 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.

Our ambition is to ensure equality and celebrate diversity, working together to create an inclusive workplace, which attracts, nurtures and retains the best people.