Senior Care Assistant (days) - Merlewood

Senior Care Assistant - Merlewood Care Home

CQC rating

Good

Address

Hollow Lane, Virginia Water, Surrey, GU25 4LR

Hourly Rate

£16.35 per hour

Contract

Full-time, Permanent.

Shifts

36.75 hours per week

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

Elizabeth Finn Homes is a leading provider of high-quality care for older people, renowned for delivering exceptional standards across our homes in the UK. We are committed to recruiting people from a variety of backgrounds with different lived experiences to ensure the environment for our colleagues and the offer to our residents is as considered and inclusive as possible. Our values guide us in how we work and push us to be a compassionate and caring care provider.

About the role

We are seeking a compassionate Senior Care Assistant to support the nursing and care team in delivering high-quality, person-centred care. The role involves meeting residents’ individual needs with dignity and respect, promoting independence, and acting as a role model by supervising and supporting the development of junior team members.

What you'll do

Deliver and maintain high standards of personal care, ensuring effective teamwork and quality service delivery.

Carry out clinical procedures within scope, following guidance from the Registered Nurse or Head of Department.

Monitor residents’ health and wellbeing, reporting any changes or concerns promptly.

Support residents’ physical, mental, and social engagement through meaningful activities and interaction.

Maintain a safe, clean, and comfortable environment, ensuring proper use and storage of equipment and supplies.

Contribute to accurate record-keeping, uphold confidentiality, and comply with policies, training, and reporting requirements.

Qualifications & Skills

Secondary school education with good numeracy and literacy.

Ability to communicate clearly in English.

Level 2 and 3 in Care.

Minimum 3 years experience caring for older people.

Understanding of professional Codes of Practice in social care

Basic computer literacy for record-keeping and communication

To Apply

Application deadline is by 3rd November 2026. The interviews will be held in person at Merlewood Care Home.

For more information on working in our team or to have an informal visit please contact Reception on 01344 845314

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 6 months' service

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

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.