• 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.

We are looking for a reliable, caring Activities Assistant who wants to make a difference by contributing to providing the best care possible at all times.

Main Duties of our Activities Assistant;

• Help to plan and organise programmes of individual and group activities
• Help to review and evaluate the activities programme so that it is kept up to date and fit for purpose.
• Work closely with residents, staff and others involved in the organising and the running of events.
• To undertake any other duties as required by line management

Skills and Experience of our Activities Assistant;

• Previous experience of organising events and activities within a care home setting (not essential, as training is provided)
• Good organisational skills
• A moderate level of computer literacy
• Enthusiastic and outgoing personality
• Willing to work towards Level 2 Napa Qualification in Activities

Please note this position is subject to a DBS check.

With effect from 15th March 2022, it is no longer a requirement that we only employ people who are fully vaccinated against Covid-19.

While there may be concerns that the removal of the mandatory vaccine requirement will affect health and safety in the workplace, we still maintain stringent infection control measures to ensure everyone in our homes remains as safe as possible.

Despite the legislative change, we still strongly believe that vaccination remains the best line of defence against Covid-19 and we therefore strongly encourage all current and prospective staff to be fully vaccinated.

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• 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.

With effect from 15th March 2022, it is no longer a requirement that we only employ people who are fully vaccinated against Covid-19.

While there may be concerns that the removal of the mandatory vaccine requirement will affect health and safety in the workplace, we still maintain stringent infection control measures to ensure everyone in our homes remains as safe as possible.

Despite the legislative change, we still strongly believe that vaccination remains the best line of defence against Covid-19 and we therefore strongly encourage all current and prospective staff to be fully vaccinated.

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• 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.

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 Housekeepers;

• 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;

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

Please note this position is subject to a DBS check.

With effect from 15th March 2022, it is no longer a requirement that we only employ people who are fully vaccinated against Covid-19.

While there may be concerns that the removal of the mandatory vaccine requirement will affect health and safety in the workplace, we still maintain stringent infection control measures to ensure everyone in our homes remains as safe as possible.

Despite the legislative change, we still strongly believe that vaccination remains the best line of defence against Covid-19 and we therefore strongly encourage all current and prospective staff to be fully vaccinated.

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• 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 Senior Care Assistants;

• Ensure all junior and domestic staff contributes to the best of their ability; in both the efficient running of the home, and its atmosphere.
• Assist residents who need help with dressing, undressing, bathing and toilet.
• Assist with medication administration as required/directed
• 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 meal times if required
• Read and write reports in case notes.
• Answer emergency bells
• To undertake any other duties as required by line management

Skills and Experience of our Senior Care Assistants;

• NVQ Qualification – NVQ 3 essential.
• A genuine willingness to care for Senior Adults within a Care Home environment
• Previous experience in leading or supervising a Care Team desirable
• High level of written and spoken English

This role is subject to a successful DBS check.

With effect from 15th March 2022, it is no longer a requirement that we only employ people who are fully vaccinated against Covid-19.

While there may be concerns that the removal of the mandatory vaccine requirement will affect health and safety in the workplace, we still maintain stringent infection control measures to ensure everyone in our homes remains as safe as possible.

Despite the legislative change, we still strongly believe that vaccination remains the best line of defence against Covid-19 and we therefore strongly encourage all current and prospective staff to be fully vaccinated.

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• 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 Cooks;

• To prepare and cook a balanced, nutritious diet within a controlled hygienic environment.
• To control systems of food allocation to minimise wastage.
• To ensure that all purchases are controlled within the allocated budget.
• To supervise other kitchen staff.
• 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.

Please note this position is subject to a DBS check.

With effect from 15th March 2022, it is no longer a requirement that we only employ people who are fully vaccinated against Covid-19.

While there may be concerns that the removal of the mandatory vaccine requirement will affect health and safety in the workplace, we still maintain stringent infection control measures to ensure everyone in our homes remains as safe as possible.

Despite the legislative change, we still strongly believe that vaccination remains the best line of defence against Covid-19 and we therefore strongly encourage all current and prospective staff to be fully vaccinated.

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• Ongoing training and development
• Auto-enrolment Pension Scheme
• NVQ Training
• Refer a Friend Scheme
• Paid breaks
• 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.

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.

Purpose of Position

• To be responsible for the general hygiene of the home.
• To ensure that all domestic staff actively contribute to the quality of domestic life in the home.
• To keep the cost of cleaning within budgeted guidelines.

Main Duties of our Domestic Supervisor / Head Housekeeper;

• To allocate cleaning programmes for each domestic assistant and to monitor the quality and thoroughness of the work.
• To control an allocated budget for the purchase of cleaning materials and to minimise wastage.
• To be responsible for the checking of hours worked by each domestic employee and to authorise the total hours on each time sheet.
• To contribute to staff meetings and encourage motivation and a good working atmosphere.
• To be part of the cleaning rota and to share in the cleaning duties.
• To perform other such reasonable duties as may be required.

Skills and Experience of our Domestic Supervisor / Head Housekeeper;

• Experience with rota management
• Experience with cleaning frequencies and how to identify key areas for priority cleaning
• Familiar with cleaning schedules and supervising cleaning schedule sign off
• High level of written and spoken English

Please note this position is subject to a DBS check.

With effect from 15th March 2022, it is no longer a requirement that we only employ people who are fully vaccinated against Covid-19.

While there may be concerns that the removal of the mandatory vaccine requirement will affect health and safety in the workplace, we still maintain stringent infection control measures to ensure everyone in our homes remains as safe as possible.

Despite the legislative change, we still strongly believe that vaccination remains the best line of defence against Covid-19 and we therefore strongly encourage all current and prospective staff to be fully vaccinated.

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• 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 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.

With effect from 15^th March 2022, it is no longer a requirement that we only employ people who are fully vaccinated against Covid-19.

While there may be concerns that the removal of the mandatory vaccine requirement will affect health and safety in the workplace, we still maintain stringent infection control measures to ensure everyone in our homes remains as safe as possible.

Despite the legislative change, we still strongly believe that vaccination remains the best line of defence against Covid-19 and we therefore strongly encourage all current and prospective staff to be fully vaccinated.

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• Ongoing training and development
• Auto-enrolment Pension Scheme
• NVQ Training
• Paid breaks
• Free Uniform
• Enhanced pay for Bank holidays
• Refer a friend scheme
• 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 Nurses; 

• Engage in nurse care planning and implementation of care plans.
• Liaise with residents’ families and friends in planning, implementing and reviewing care plans.
• Work closely with other members of the care team, ensuring that effective, high-quality care is given to achieve planned goals.
• Provide support and professional supervision to other care staff as appropriate.
• Administer and order medicines as required in accordance with residents’ needs
• Liaise with residents’ GPs and other healthcare professionals such as Pharmacy’s, occupational therapists, physiotherapists, community nurses, etc.
• To undertake any other duties as required by line management

Skills and Experience or our Nurses;

• RGN/RNM/RNHM qualified
• High level of written and spoken English
• Excellent understanding of the following:
• Safe storage and administration of medication
• Awareness of clinical policy framework
• DoLS/MCA

Please note this position is subject to a DBS check.

With effect from 15^th March 2022, it is no longer a requirement that we only employ people who are fully vaccinated against Covid-19.

While there may be concerns that the removal of the mandatory vaccine requirement will affect health and safety in the workplace, we still maintain stringent infection control measures to ensure everyone in our homes remains as safe as possible.

Despite the legislative change, we still strongly believe that vaccination remains the best line of defence against Covid-19 and we therefore strongly encourage all current and prospective staff to be fully vaccinated.

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