Friends of the Elderly

  • Bedfordshire, Essex, Hampshire, Oxfordshire, Surrey and Worcestershire.
  • www.fote.org.uk

Friends of the Elderly is a charity that runs care homes and day care services for older people. Our care homes and day care services are situated in Bedfordshire, Essex, Hampshire, Oxfordshire, Surrey and Worcestershire.

We also run a grants programme that supports older people who are experiencing financial hardship, by providing them with the essentials needed to live with dignity.

Friends of the Elderly has been supporting people for over 100 years. From serving “Penny Dinners” to WWI veterans, to championing innovations in dementia care, supporting older people is at the very heart of what we do.

We live by our values and will always promote wellbeing, strive for excellence, treat people with respect and keep everyone safe. We believe that a career in care is a worthwhile vocation, and we support our staff to deliver the highest quality services and prepare for their futures through training, supervision and opportunities to gain qualifications and experience.

09 Jan, 2026
Permanent
Friends of the Elderly Calcot, Reading, UK
Contract Type: Full Time, Part Time (26.25 hours per week ) and Bank available Working Pattern: Days, Weekends Part Time Hours: Three consecutive days on with three consecutive days off, 6 weeks rolling rota You must hold either The Care Certificate or a minimum of Level 2 NVQ in Health and Social Care. Friends of the Elderly (FotE) is a not-for-profit charity dedicated to providing excellent care with a family feel, we have been supporting older people for over 120 years. The charity provides care home and day care services for older people, as well as grants for older people in financial difficulty. About Friends Place, Calcot Recently opened in July 2025, Friends Place, Calcot is more than just a care home - it is a vibrant, welcoming community designed to provide exceptional residential, dementia, and respite care. Run by Friends of the Elderly, where we pride ourselves on delivering personalised, compassionate care in a...
09 Jan, 2026
Bank
Friends of the Elderly Wallington, UK
Friends of the Elderly (FotE) is a not-for-profit charity dedicated to providing excellent care with a family feel, we have been supporting older people for over 120 years. The charity provides care home and day care services for older people, as well as grants for older people in financial difficulty. Wallington Day Care is a day centre in Surrey where clients can meet new friends and do activities they enjoy with help and support from dedicated and experienced care staff. The team are trained in supporting older people with a range of age related conditions, including short-term memory loss and dementia. Joining our committed team as a  Bank Day Care Assistant , you will provide a high standard of holistic care and support for our clients so they can maintain independence, autonomy, choice and lead fulfilled lives. You will… Ensure clients are at the heart of our day care delivery and that their physical, social and wellbeing needs are being met....
05 Jan, 2026
Permanent
Friends of the Elderly Colchester, UK
Contract type: Permanent, Full Time (36 hours per week) Working Pattern: Nights and Weekends Friends of the Elderly (FotE) is a not-for-profit charity dedicated to providing excellent care with a family feel, we have been supporting older people for over 120 years. The charity provides care home and day care services for older people, as well as grants for older people in financial difficulty. New Copford Place is a residential care home set in Copford on the outskirts of Colchester, Essex. It is one of nine care homes run by the not-for-profit charity Friends of the Elderly. Our focus is to give older people in our care the chance to live fulfilled lives, whether they stay with us for a longer residential stay, or a short-term respite break. Joining our dedicated team as a  Shift Leader , you will be responsible for delivering person-centred care, unique to each individual, supporting and enabling our residents to maintain key skills, personal...
02 Jan, 2026
Part-Time
Friends of the Elderly Alton, UK
Contract Type:  Fixed Term Contract Covering Maternity Hours:  Part  T ime  30 hours per week  (Days) Friends of the Elderly (FotE) is a not-for-profit charity dedicated to providing excellent care with a family feel, we have been supporting older people for over 120 years. The charity provides care home and day care services for older people, as well as grants for older people in financial difficulty. The Lawn is a beautiful Georgian period home in the rural village of Holybourne, Alton, Hampshire. The building has been sympathetically modernised to meet the needs of all our residents and we have a dedicated, well-trained and compassionate team of staff that care for our residents. Joining us as an  Activities Coordinator , you will lead and encourage residents to join in meaningful activities whilst maintaining their independence, choice and dignity, to enable them to lead as full and active life as possible. In this rewarding role, you...
22 Dec, 2025
Permanent
Friends of the Elderly Calcot, Reading, UK
Permanent – Full Time (40 hours per week) Monday to Friday (including some evenings and weekends) Friends of the Elderly (FotE) is a not-for-profit charity dedicated to providing excellent care with a family feel, we have been supporting older people for over 120 years. The charity provides care home and day care services for older people, as well as grants for older people in financial difficulty. We are searching for a  Care Manager  to work alongside the management team and be responsible for the day to day running of the care home, providing leadership and line management to the care home team, driving continuous improvement, through effective monitoring and proactive management, whilst delivering financial sustainability for the home. Our state-of-the-art care home features: 66 luxury bedrooms with ensuite wet rooms. A cinema for residents to enjoy movie nights and entertainment. A stylish salon offering professional...