The way we work

Work for our charity and you will be offered extensive opportunities to progress your career with learning, development and promotion.

Our average length of service is 6 years and many members of our staff have been with us for over 20 years; working their way up from care positions to management roles.

Career progression at friends of the Elderly
Our Wellbeing Pledge

Rewards and Recognition

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

  • Learning, development, and progression.
  • Wellbeing support through various initiatives including an employee assistance programme and Unmind.
  • 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.
  • Free parking at our homes and day clubs.
  • Evening, weekend, and bank holiday enhancements to pay, as well as overtime premiums for care staff.
  • Uniforms are provided.
  • Paid breaks in our care homes and day care services.
  • Free DBS checks.

What our colleagues have to say

"I love chatting with the residents and seeing that they’re happy. All the staff here work together as a team – we’re just one big happy family."

ABIGAIL, HEALTH CARE ASSISTANT

“Everyone is very helpful, I'm really enjoying it.”

REDCOT

“One of the better places I have worked.”

BERNARD SUNLEY

“I’m really happy there, people are really nice, everyone is willing to help and is a great team and lovely with the residents.”

THE LAWN

“I have really enjoyed settling in, the team are really supportive.”

ORFORD HOUSE

"The staff are welcoming, the place is beautiful and you are well looked after. The training is very good and when you shadow, they are super helpful. My manager is lovely, caring and understanding."

LITTLE BRAMINGHAM FARM

"Everything is great here, everyone is so lovely and it is such a friendly place to be."

MALVERN