Care Assistant - Merlewood
| Posting date: | 17 February 2026 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £13.52 to £14.27 per hour |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 17 March 2026 |
| Location: | Surrey, GU25 4LR |
| Company: | EFHL |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | ORG5537-CD1502621VirCAM |
Summary
Elizabeth Finn is a leading care provider providing exceptional care throughout our eight prestigious care homes. We value the wonderful contribution all of staff make to our business and our ethos is to place people at heart of everything we do and our residents. We are owned by the charity Turn2Us who are a leading poverty charity
Merlewood, CQC rated overall (good), seeks to recruit to the following role:
Care Assistant – 36.75 hours per week
£13.52 - £14.27 (dependent on qualifications) per hour plus excellent benefits (including training and career development opportunities, staff welfare and support and heritage working environment)
Elizabeth Finn Homes are not able to provide sponsorship for applicants who currently do not have the right to work in the UK
These are exciting times at Merlewood with growth in the number of residents we support, we are looking to expand our team and have a vacancy for a Care Assistant, based at our superb heritage site, set in beautiful grounds within Virginia Water, Surrey,
Here at Merlewood, we pride ourselves on giving our residents an excellent standard of person-centred care and to ensure this happens, we seek candidates who recognise that delivering excellent care is a vocation, not simply a job. To attract such high-quality Care Assistants, we offer good shift patterns that allow flexibility wherever possible and excellent training and support, where you can obtain NVQ level 2 and 3 qualifications, all while being supported by a strong and committed senior team
For those that wish to progress their careers, we encourage on the job development and career opportunities along the way, to ensure we retain and nurture talented individuals
This is a great opportunity to join a large, diverse team who are proud of the difference we make to our residents
For application details and more information on working in our team please contact Lorraine or Claire on 01344 845314 or alternatively please email your CV to merlewood.jobs@efhl.co.uk
Benefits include:
Refer a colleague reward scheme
Full paid induction programme
Blue Light Card paid for - provides members with thousands of amazing discounts online and on the high street
Employee assistance programme with free counselling
Occupational Sick pay following successful probation period
DBS paid for
Long service awards
Cycle to work scheme
Apprenticeships
Professional development and study support
Flexible shifts
Development and continuous learning opportunities
5.6 working weeks holiday per annum
Free uniform
Paid Breaks
Pension scheme
Free on-site parking
Subsidised meals while on duty
Home: Merlewood, Hollow Lane, Virginia Water, Surrey GU25 4LR
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.
Merlewood, CQC rated overall (good), seeks to recruit to the following role:
Care Assistant – 36.75 hours per week
£13.52 - £14.27 (dependent on qualifications) per hour plus excellent benefits (including training and career development opportunities, staff welfare and support and heritage working environment)
Elizabeth Finn Homes are not able to provide sponsorship for applicants who currently do not have the right to work in the UK
These are exciting times at Merlewood with growth in the number of residents we support, we are looking to expand our team and have a vacancy for a Care Assistant, based at our superb heritage site, set in beautiful grounds within Virginia Water, Surrey,
Here at Merlewood, we pride ourselves on giving our residents an excellent standard of person-centred care and to ensure this happens, we seek candidates who recognise that delivering excellent care is a vocation, not simply a job. To attract such high-quality Care Assistants, we offer good shift patterns that allow flexibility wherever possible and excellent training and support, where you can obtain NVQ level 2 and 3 qualifications, all while being supported by a strong and committed senior team
For those that wish to progress their careers, we encourage on the job development and career opportunities along the way, to ensure we retain and nurture talented individuals
This is a great opportunity to join a large, diverse team who are proud of the difference we make to our residents
For application details and more information on working in our team please contact Lorraine or Claire on 01344 845314 or alternatively please email your CV to merlewood.jobs@efhl.co.uk
Benefits include:
Refer a colleague reward scheme
Full paid induction programme
Blue Light Card paid for - provides members with thousands of amazing discounts online and on the high street
Employee assistance programme with free counselling
Occupational Sick pay following successful probation period
DBS paid for
Long service awards
Cycle to work scheme
Apprenticeships
Professional development and study support
Flexible shifts
Development and continuous learning opportunities
5.6 working weeks holiday per annum
Free uniform
Paid Breaks
Pension scheme
Free on-site parking
Subsidised meals while on duty
Home: Merlewood, Hollow Lane, Virginia Water, Surrey GU25 4LR
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.