Current Vacancies.

As our homes grow, we are continually looking for focused and passionate people to join our Forest Care family. In return, we provide comprehensive and ongoing training, irrespective of previous experience and qualifications. We are proud to say that over 1/3 of our staff have been with us for 5 years or more and we set our staffing levels above industry-standard ratios, to enable a more relaxed environment for our residents where person-centred care can be delivered without having to be rushed.

Forest Care are extremely proud of our international workforce, and we celebrate our diverse and dedicated team. We have limited sponsorship opportunities for Care Assistants, Senior Care Assistants and Nurses who currently reside in the UK and have an existing right to work. Upon receiving your details, a member of the team will only contact you if your profile and experience meets the requirements of one of our vacancies.

If you share our values and beliefs and want to make a difference, then click on the ‘Apply now’ button under the vacancy of interest (see below) or call 0333 004 0786.

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Weekend Housekeeper and Laundry Assistant

Weekend Housekeeping/Laundry Assistant part time

Based at our stunning, brand-new care home, Elm Lodge in Hartley Wintney, RG27 8JG. Newly opened, Elm Lodge is a 60-bedded care home providing residential care and offers a fantastic opportunity to set the foundations of an outstanding home.

Forest Care is a family owned and managed company, currently with five care homes in Hampshire and Surrey. Our focus is to ensure we provide the highest standards of care to our residents, and their ongoing welfare, comfort and needs are central to how we run our homes. We want our homes to be a home in the truest sense, and we are committed to making our residents feel at home from the outset.

** Top 20 Small Care Home Group 2022**

These accolades are only achieved through the teamwork of like-minded individuals passionate about delivering person-centered care. Our Care/Nursing staff to resident ratio is higher than the national average across Forest Care and nearly 50% of our team have been with us for over 5 years.

“Forest Care is a very homely company, and all the staff feel like they are part of one big family.”

“I'm very happy with the training and development at Forest Care. They support us to achieve our NVQ and further qualifications.”

We are looking for a reliable Housekeeping/Laundry Assistant who wants to make a difference by contributing to providing the best care possible at all times. At Forest Care, we are proud to create positive working environments in each of our care homes by encouraging employee participation and humour in the workplace.

Salary £12.25 per hour.

12 hours a week every Saturday and Sunday 8am – 2pm

As well as a competitive hourly rate, we offer the following benefits;

  • 28 days Holiday (for full time workers) rising with years of service
  • Enhanced pay for Bank Holidays
  • Comprehensive induction training
  • Ongoing training and development
  • Auto-enrolment Pension Scheme
  • NVQ Training
  • Refer a Friend Scheme
  • Paid breaks
  • Free Uniform
  • Employee Assistance Programme 24/7 covering a full range of issues. Includes perks and discounts too!
  • Blue Light Staff Discount Card, Employee of the Month, Appreciation weeks and many more!

Candidates will need access to their own transport to apply for this role, due to its location.

Main Duties of our Housekeepers and Laundry Assistants;

  • To ensure the clean and hygienic maintenance of the home.
  • To keep a high standard of appearance to contribute to the quality of care and lifestyle afforded to each care user. This is particularly applicable to each care user’s privacy and dignity and in respect of each care user’s personal possessions.
  • To clean all allocated rooms including furniture, fittings, fabric, carpets and equipment.
  • To be aware of the health and safety statement and of the COSHH statement.
  • To clean sanitary and other equipment, with particular attention to guidelines for the control of germs and infestation.
  • To report any malfunction of equipment or fittings that require maintenance or cannot be kept to standard through normal cleaning procedures.
  • To deal with the waste bags and their prescribed disposal.
  • To perform other such reasonable duties as may be required.

Skills and Experience of our Housekeepers and Laundry Assistants;

  • Previous experience working in a similar role
  • High level of written and spoken English

Please note this position is subject to a DBS check.

While it is no longer a requirement that people we employ are vaccinated against Covid-19, we still strongly believe that vaccination remains the best line of defence and we therefore continue to encourage all current and prospective staff to be fully vaccinated.

 

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  • £12.25 per hour
  • Elm Lodge, Hook, Hampshire
  • Permanent

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Housekeeper/Laundry Assistant 12 hours per week

Housekeeping/Laundry Assistant part time

 

Based at our stunning, brand-new care home, Elm Lodge in Hartley Wintney, RG27 8JG. Newly opened, Elm Lodge is a 60-bedded care home providing residential care and offers a fantastic opportunity to set the foundations of an outstanding home.

Forest Care is a family owned and managed company, currently with five care homes in Hampshire and Surrey. Our focus is to ensure we provide the highest standards of care to our residents, and their ongoing welfare, comfort and needs are central to how we run our homes. We want our homes to be a home in the truest sense, and we are committed to making our residents feel at home from the outset.

** Top 20 Small Care Home Group 2022**

These accolades are only achieved through the teamwork of like-minded individuals passionate about delivering person-centered care. Our Care/Nursing staff to resident ratio is higher than the national average across Forest Care and nearly 50% of our team have been with us for over 5 years.

“Forest Care is a very homely company, and all the staff feel like they are part of one big family.”

“I'm very happy with the training and development at Forest Care. They support us to achieve our NVQ and further qualifications.”

We are looking for a reliable Housekeeping/Laundry Assistant who wants to make a difference by contributing to providing the best care possible at all times. At Forest Care, we are proud to create positive working environments in each of our care homes by encouraging employee participation and humour in the workplace.

Salary £12.25 per hour.

12 hours a week to include every other Saturday and Sunday 8am – 2pm.

As well as a competitive hourly rate, we offer the following benefits;

  • 28 days Holiday (for full time workers) rising with years of service
  • Enhanced pay for Bank Holidays
  • Comprehensive induction training
  • Ongoing training and development
  • Auto-enrolment Pension Scheme
  • NVQ Training
  • Refer a Friend Scheme
  • Paid breaks
  • Free Uniform
  • Employee Assistance Programme 24/7 covering a full range of issues. Includes perks and discounts too!
  • Blue Light Staff Discount Card, Employee of the Month, Appreciation weeks and many more!

Candidates will need access to their own transport to apply for this role, due to its location.

Main Duties of our Housekeepers and Laundry Assistants;

  • To ensure the clean and hygienic maintenance of the home.
  • To keep a high standard of appearance to contribute to the quality of care and lifestyle afforded to each care user. This is particularly applicable to each care user’s privacy and dignity and in respect of each care user’s personal possessions.
  • To clean all allocated rooms including furniture, fittings, fabric, carpets and equipment.
  • To be aware of the health and safety statement and of the COSHH statement.
  • To clean sanitary and other equipment, with particular attention to guidelines for the control of germs and infestation.
  • To report any malfunction of equipment or fittings that require maintenance or cannot be kept to standard through normal cleaning procedures.
  • To deal with the waste bags and their prescribed disposal.
  • To perform other such reasonable duties as may be required.

Skills and Experience of our Housekeepers and Laundry Assistants;

  • Previous experience working in a similar role
  • High level of written and spoken English

Please note this position is subject to a DBS check.

While it is no longer a requirement that people we employ are vaccinated against Covid-19, we still strongly believe that vaccination remains the best line of defence and we therefore continue to encourage all current and prospective staff to be fully vaccinated.

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  • £12.50 per hour
  • Elm Lodge, Hook, Hampshire
  • Permanent

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Housekeeper/Laundry Assistant 24 hours per week

Housekeeping/Laundry Assistant part time

 

Based at our stunning, brand-new care home, Elm Lodge in Hartley Wintney, RG27 8JG. Newly opened, Elm Lodge is a 60-bedded care home providing residential care and offers a fantastic opportunity to set the foundations of an outstanding home.

Forest Care is a family owned and managed company, currently with five care homes in Hampshire and Surrey. Our focus is to ensure we provide the highest standards of care to our residents, and their ongoing welfare, comfort and needs are central to how we run our homes. We want our homes to be a home in the truest sense, and we are committed to making our residents feel at home from the outset.

** Top 20 Small Care Home Group 2022**

These accolades are only achieved through the teamwork of like-minded individuals passionate about delivering person-centered care. Our Care/Nursing staff to resident ratio is higher than the national average across Forest Care and nearly 50% of our team have been with us for over 5 years.

“Forest Care is a very homely company, and all the staff feel like they are part of one big family.”

“I'm very happy with the training and development at Forest Care. They support us to achieve our NVQ and further qualifications.”

We are looking for a reliable Housekeeping/Laundry Assistant who wants to make a difference by contributing to providing the best care possible at all times. At Forest Care, we are proud to create positive working environments in each of our care homes by encouraging employee participation and humour in the workplace.

Salary £12.25 per hour.

24 hours a week on various days 8am – 4pm, to include every other weekend.

As well as a competitive hourly rate, we offer the following benefits;

  • 28 days Holiday (for full time workers) rising with years of service
  • Enhanced pay for Bank Holidays
  • Comprehensive induction training
  • Ongoing training and development
  • Auto-enrolment Pension Scheme
  • NVQ Training
  • Refer a Friend Scheme
  • Paid breaks
  • Free Uniform
  • Employee Assistance Programme 24/7 covering a full range of issues. Includes perks and discounts too!
  • Blue Light Staff Discount Card, Employee of the Month, Appreciation weeks and many more!

Candidates will need access to their own transport to apply for this role, due to its location.

Main Duties of our Housekeepers and Laundry Assistants;

  • To ensure the clean and hygienic maintenance of the home.
  • To keep a high standard of appearance to contribute to the quality of care and lifestyle afforded to each care user. This is particularly applicable to each care user’s privacy and dignity and in respect of each care user’s personal possessions.
  • To clean all allocated rooms including furniture, fittings, fabric, carpets and equipment.
  • To be aware of the health and safety statement and of the COSHH statement.
  • To clean sanitary and other equipment, with particular attention to guidelines for the control of germs and infestation.
  • To report any malfunction of equipment or fittings that require maintenance or cannot be kept to standard through normal cleaning procedures.
  • To deal with the waste bags and their prescribed disposal.
  • To perform other such reasonable duties as may be required.

Skills and Experience of our Housekeepers and Laundry Assistants;

  • Previous experience working in a similar role
  • High level of written and spoken English

Please note this position is subject to a DBS check.

While it is no longer a requirement that people we employ are vaccinated against Covid-19, we still strongly believe that vaccination remains the best line of defence and we therefore continue to encourage all current and prospective staff to be fully vaccinated.

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  • £12.25 per hour
  • Elm Lodge, Hook, Hampshire
  • Permanent

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Chef (part time)

Chef – part time, 24 hours a week

Based at our brand-new care home, Elm Lodge in Hartley Wintney, RG27 8JG. Newly opened, Elm Lodge is a 60-bedded care home providing residential care and offers a fantastic opportunity to set the foundations of an outstanding home.

Forest Care is a family owned and managed company, currently with five care homes in Hampshire and Surrey. Our focus is to ensure we provide the highest standards of care to our residents, and their ongoing welfare, comfort and needs are central to how we run our homes. We want our homes to be a home in the truest sense, and we are committed to making our residents feel at home from the outset.

These accolades are only achieved through the teamwork of like-minded individuals passionate about delivering person-centered care. Our Care/Nursing staff to resident ratio is higher than the national average across Forest Care and nearly 50% of our team have been with us for over 5 years.

** Top 20 Small Care Home Group 2022**

**9.9 Review Score on carehome.co.uk**

We are looking for a reliable Chef who wants to make a difference. At Forest Care, we are proud to create positive working environments in each of our care homes by encouraging employee participation and humour in the workplace.

Starting salary £14.50 per hour. Shifts will generally be 12.30pm – 6.30pm over 4 days. Availability to cover weekends and occasional full time is required.

Please only apply if you live within a commutable distance to the care Home and don't require sponsorship as we are unable to offer it at this time.

Candidates will need access to their own transport to apply for this role.

As well as a competitive hourly rate, we offer the following benefits;

  • 28 days Holiday (for full time workers)
  • Enhanced pay for Bank Holidays
  • Comprehensive induction training
  • Ongoing training and development
  • Auto-enrolment Pension Scheme
  • NVQ Training
  • Refer a Friend Scheme
  • Paid breaks
  • Free Uniform
  • Employee Assistance Programme 24/7 covering a full range of issues. Includes perks and discounts too!
  • Blue Light Staff Discount Card, Employee of the Month, Appreciation weeks and many more!

Main Duties of our Chef/Cook; 

  • To implement a stock management system to prevent unnecessary waste and purchases.
  • To keep the purchase of materials within allocated budgets.
  • To maintain a balanced diet and varied menus.
  • To be aware of residents’ needs and dietary preferences.
  • To ensure that all kitchen staff are trained within the requirements of current legislation.
  • To maintain the kitchen equipment in accordance with manufacturers specifications.
  • To ensure that all kitchen staff clean the kitchen after use and, at the end of each shift, leave the kitchen in a clean and hygienic state.
  • To ensure that after each meal, samples of food are retained in sample pots in chilled form for the required period.
  • To be responsible for checking the hours worked by the kitchen staff and to authorise payment, as detailed on the checked time sheets.
  • To actively contribute in the preparation and cooking of food and the cleaning of the kitchen area.
  • To perform other such reasonable duties as may be required.

Skills and Experience of our Chef/Cook;

  • NVQ level 2 in Food Hygiene - Essential
  • Food Hygiene Certificate – Essential
  • Minimum of two years previous experience working in and/or running a kitchen - Essential
  • High level of written and spoken English – Essential

Please note this position is subject to a DBS check.

 

 

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  • £14.50 per hour
  • Elm Lodge, Hook, Hampshire
  • Permanent

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Care Assistant (Nights)

Care Assistant Nights

Based at our new care home, Elm Lodge in Hartley Wintney, RG27 8JG. Elm Lodge is a 60-bed residential care home and offers a fantastic opportunity to set the foundations of an outstanding home.

Forest Care is a family-owned company providing care since 1981. This means we run our homes with a breadth of experience and industry knowledge, combined with a family approach to care and management. Our private care homes combine luxury living alongside 24-hour nursing, residential, dementia and respite care for the elderly, in purpose-built environments within beautiful Surrey and Hampshire countryside locations. We are extremely proud of our award-winning care homes that are “homes” in the truest sense and thank our local communities for trusting us to care for their loved ones.

** Top 20 Small Care Home Group 2022**

**Finalist for Best Interior Design – Healthcare Design Awards 2025**

These accolades are a testament to the dedication and teamwork of like-minded individuals who share a passion for delivering person-centred care. Across Forest Care, our Care and Nursing staff-to-resident ratio exceeds the national average, and over 1/3 of our team members have been with us for more than five years.

"Elm Lodge is a kind and caring home. Staff deliver good teamwork together"

" I Love working for the company. Everyone is approachable and supportive"

We are looking for a reliable, caring Care Assistant who wants to make a difference by contributing to providing the best care possible at all times. At Forest Care, we are proud to create positive working environments in each of our care homes by encouraging employee participation and humour in the workplace.

Salary £12.60 - £13.23 per hour, depending on qualifications. Alternate weekend working will be required. Night shifts are 8pm – 8am.

Please only apply if you live within a commutable distance to the care Home and don't require sponsorship as we are unable to offer it at this time.

Candidates will need access to their own transport to apply for this role.

As well as a competitive hourly rate, we offer the following benefits;

  • 28 days Holiday (for full time workers) rising with years of service
  • Enhanced pay for Bank Holidays
  • Long service awards
  • Comprehensive induction training
  • Ongoing training and development
  • Auto-enrolment Pension Scheme
  • NVQ Training
  • Refer a Friend Scheme
  • Paid breaks
  • Free Uniform
  • Employee Assistance Programme 24/7 covering a full range of issues. Includes perks and discounts too!
  • Blue Light Staff Discount Card, Employee of the Month, Appreciation weeks and many more!

Main Duties of our Care Assistants;

  • Assist residents who need help with dressing, undressing, bathing and toilet.
  • Assist residents with mobility problems and/or other physical disabilities.
  • Promote the mental and physical activity of residents through talking to them, taking them out, sharing with them in activities such as reading, writing, and any other hobbies that they might have.
  • Assist residents at mealtimes if required.
  • Read and write reports in case notes.
  • Assist with medication administration as required/directed.
  • To undertake any other duties as required by line management.

Skills and Experience of our Care Assistants;

  • NVQ Qualification – (Desirable but not essential as full training is provided and NVQ training is available)
  • A genuine willingness to care for Senior Adults within a Care Home environment
  • High level of written and spoken English
  • Please note this position is subject to a DBS check.

While it is no longer a requirement that people we employ are vaccinated against Covid-19, we still strongly believe that vaccination remains the best line of defence and we therefore continue to encourage all current and prospective staff to be fully vaccinated.

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  • £12.60 - £13.23 per hour
  • Elm Lodge, Hook, Hampshire
  • Permanent

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Bank Kitchen Assistant

Bank Kitchen Assistant

Based at our stunning, brand-new care home, Elm Lodge in Hartley Wintney, RG27 8JG. Newly opened, Elm Lodge is a 60-bedded care home providing residential care and offers a fantastic opportunity to set the foundations of an outstanding home.

Forest Care is a family owned and managed company, currently with five care homes in Hampshire and Surrey. Our focus is to ensure we provide the highest standards of care to our residents, and their ongoing welfare, comfort and needs are central to how we run our homes. We want our homes to be a home in the truest sense, and we are committed to making our residents feel at home from the outset.

** Top 20 Small Care Home Group 2022**

These accolades are only achieved through the teamwork of like-minded individuals passionate about delivering person-centered care. Our Care/Nursing staff to resident ratio is higher than the national average across Forest Care and nearly 50% of our team have been with us for over 5 years.

“Forest Care is a very homely company, and all the staff feel like they are part of one big family.”

“I'm very happy with the training and development at Forest Care. They support us to achieve our NVQ and further qualifications.”

We are looking for a reliable, caring Kitchen Assistant who wants to make a difference by contributing to providing the best care possible at all times. At Forest Care, we are proud to create positive working environments in each of our care homes by encouraging employee participation and humour in the workplace.

Salary £12.25 per hour. Flexibility required with shifts of various timings. Please only apply if you live within a commutable distance to the care Home and don't require sponsorship as we are unable to offer it at this time. This is a '0' hour contract covering ad-hoc shifts as and when required, offering lots of flexibility.

We are a new home that is growing so part time and full time hours are likely to become available in the future if required.

Please only apply if you live within a commutable distance to the care Home and don't require sponsorship as we are unable to offer it at this time.

As well as a competitive hourly rate, we offer the following benefits;

  • 28 days Holiday (for full time workers) rising with years of service
  • Enhanced pay for Bank Holidays
  • Comprehensive induction training
  • Ongoing training and development
  • Auto-enrolment Pension Scheme
  • NVQ Training
  • Refer a Friend Scheme
  • Paid breaks
  • Free Uniform
  • Employee Assistance Programme 24/7 covering a full range of issues. Includes perks and discounts too!
  • Blue Light Staff Discount Card, Employee of the Month, Appreciation weeks and many more!

Candidates will need access to their own transport to apply for this role.

Forest Care

Forest Care is a family owned and managed company, currently with four care homes in Hampshire and Surrey. Our focus is to ensure we provide the highest standards of care to our residents, and their ongoing welfare, comfort and needs are central to how we run our homes. We want our homes to be a home in the truest sense, and we are committed to making our residents feel at home from the outset. 

Main Duties of our Kitchen Assistants; 

  • To prepare food and cook in a hygienic manner.
  • Clean and wash pots, pans and other kitchen utensils and items.
  • To be aware of the residents’ dietary needs and respond to their comments and requests in respect of the menu.
  • To hold a suitable food and hygiene certificate – training can be given.
  • To dispose of waste correctly.
  • To ensure that all food is used within the prescribed period, with particular attention paid to perishable goods.
  • To contribute in the serving of food.
  • To perform other such reasonable duties as may be required.

Skills and Experience of our Kitchen Assistants;

  • Previous experience working within a kitchen environment
  • High level of written and spoken English

Please note this is subject to a DBS check.

While it is no longer a requirement that people we employ are vaccinated against Covid-19, we still strongly believe that vaccination remains the best line of defence and we therefore continue to encourage all current and prospective staff to be fully vaccinated.

 

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  • £12.25 per hour
  • Elm Lodge, Hook, Hampshire
  • Permanent

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Care Assistant (Days)

Care Assistant Days

Based at our new care home, Elm Lodge in Hartley Wintney, RG27 8JG. Elm Lodge is a 60-bed residential care home and offers a fantastic opportunity to set the foundations of an outstanding home.

Forest Care is a family-owned company providing care since 1981. This means we run our homes with a breadth of experience and industry knowledge, combined with a family approach to care and management. Our private care homes combine luxury living alongside 24-hour nursing, residential, dementia and respite care for the elderly, in purpose-built environments within beautiful Surrey and Hampshire countryside locations. We are extremely proud of our award-winning care homes that are “homes” in the truest sense and thank our local communities for trusting us to care for their loved ones.

** Top 20 Small Care Home Group 2022**

**Finalist for Best Interior Design – Healthcare Design Awards 2025**

These accolades are a testament to the dedication and teamwork of like-minded individuals who share a passion for delivering person-centred care. Across Forest Care, our Care and Nursing staff-to-resident ratio exceeds the national average, and over 1/3 of our team members have been with us for more than five years

"Elm Lodge is a kind and caring home. Staff deliver good teamwork together"

" I Love working for the company. Everyone is approachable and supportive"

We are looking for a reliable, caring Care Assistant who wants to make a difference by contributing to providing the best care possible at all times. At Forest Care, we are proud to create positive working environments in each of our care homes by encouraging employee participation and humour in the workplace.

Salary £12.60 - £13.23 per hour, depending on qualifications. Alternate weekend working will be required. Day shifts are 8am - 8pm.

Please only apply if you live within a commutable distance to the care Home and don't require sponsorship as we are unable to offer it at this time.

Candidates will need access to their own transport to apply for this role.

As well as a competitive hourly rate, we offer the following benefits;

  • 28 days Holiday (for full time workers) rising with years of service
  • Enhanced pay for Bank Holidays
  • Long service awards
  • Comprehensive induction training
  • Ongoing training and development
  • Auto-enrolment Pension Scheme
  • NVQ Training
  • Refer a Friend Scheme
  • Paid breaks
  • Free Uniform
  • Employee Assistance Programme 24/7 covering a full range of issues. Includes perks and discounts too!
  • Blue Light Staff Discount Card, Employee of the Month, Appreciation weeks and many more!

Main Duties of our Care Assistants;

  • Assist residents who need help with dressing, undressing, bathing and toilet.
  • Assist residents with mobility problems and/or other physical disabilities.
  • Promote the mental and physical activity of residents through talking to them, taking them out, sharing with them in activities such as reading, writing, and any other hobbies that they might have.
  • Assist residents at mealtimes if required.
  • Read and write reports in case notes.
  • Assist with medication administration as required/directed.
  • To undertake any other duties as required by line management.

Skills and Experience of our Care Assistants;

  • NVQ Qualification – (Desirable but not essential as full training is provided and NVQ training is available)
  • A genuine willingness to care for Senior Adults within a Care Home environment
  • High level of written and spoken English
  • Please note this position is subject to a DBS check.

While it is no longer a requirement that people we employ are vaccinated against Covid-19, we still strongly believe that vaccination remains the best line of defence and we therefore continue to encourage all current and prospective staff to be fully vaccinated.

 

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  • £12.60 per hour
  • Elm Lodge, Hook, Hampshire
  • Permanent

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