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.

13 Nov, 2025
Permanent
Friends of the Elderly New Copford Place, Colchester
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...
05 Nov, 2025
Permanent
Friends of the Elderly Copford, Colchester, UK
Employment Type: Permanent - Part Time Hours: 25 hours per week Working Pattern: 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. 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 us as a  Domestic Assistant , you will help keep our care home clean and ensure that we offer high standards of hygiene and cleanliness. You will be responsible for general domestic duties such as vacuuming, polishing...
05 Nov, 2025
Permanent
Friends of the Elderly Copford, Colchester, UK
Contract: Full Time (36 hours per week) Working Pattern: Nights, Weekends 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. With a person-focused approach to care, Perrins House is a picturesque home situated in beautiful grounds in Malvern. Specialising in care for people with dementia, as well as residential and nursing care, we have a dedicated, well-trained and compassionate team of staff on hand to ensure that Malvern feels like home. Joining us as a  Health Care Assistant , you will help our residents with various tasks including: Personal care. Companionship. Meal...
31 Oct, 2025
Permanent
Friends of the Elderly Coulsdon, UK
Employment Type: Permanent - Part Time Working Pattern: Days, Weekends 1 x 12 hours 1x 6 hours 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. Tucked away within picturesque grounds behind Woodcote Park Golf Course, we provide residential care at our Coulsdon site. Orford House is built in the Georgian style and provides residential care and is staffed by a compassionate, enthusiastic team dedicated to making Coulsdon feel like home to our residents. Joining us as a  Domestic Assistant , you will help keep our care home clean and ensure that we offer high standards of hygiene and cleanliness. You will be responsible for general domestic duties such as vacuuming, polishing tables and office surfaces,...