Care Assistant (Days)

Jewish Care; Stanmore; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading care provider in the UK is seeking a Care Assistant to join their dedicated team in Stanmore. The role requires working 38.5 hours weekly on a rotative shift basis, providing essential care services to residents. The successful candidate should hold a Level 2 Diploma in Health and Social Care or be willing to train. Candidates should demonstrate compassion and integrity while supporting residents in daily activities and emotional needs. This role is pivotal for enriching the lives of residents.

Qualifications

• Willingness to undertake all aspects of care to meet residents' needs.
• Ability to work shifts including weekends and evenings.

Responsibilities

• Assist residents with personal care and administering medication.
• Support residents in activities of daily living to maximize wellbeing.
• Provide companionship and engage with residents.

Skills

Compassionate

Integrity

Ability to assist with personal care

Effective communication

Education

Level 2 Diploma in Health and Social Care

Job description

Our multi-award-winning organisation is looking to recruit a Care Assistant to join our Care team. The role of Care Assistant is based on a rota basis which may include evening and weekend shifts. This is a pivotal position to help ensure our residents live a meaningful life and feel involved within their community.

The role of Care Assistant will involve the delivery of Care Services within our Care Homes to excellent standards.

This post is working 38.5 hours per week on a 12 hour shift rota from 8am to 8pm including some weekends. 4 days in week one and 3 days in week 2.

What you will be doing

A fantastic opportunity has arisen to work as a Care Assistant in our friendly and dedicated team. This is a key role supporting residents. You will:

Assist residents with personal care, food and drink and administering medication
Support residents in all activities of daily living to maximise wellbeing and promote choice, independence, and dignity
Provide encouragement and companionship by engaging with residents and other stakeholders
Support with recreational activities

Who are we looking for?

The successful candidate will:

Have a Level 2 Diploma in Health and Social Care (or willingness to be trained)
Be naturally compassionate and able to demonstrate integrity, through treating our residents fairly and with respect
Have a willingness to undertake all aspects of care to meet the physical, emotional, and social needs of our residents
Ability to work shifts (including weekends and evenings)

Jewish Care is the largest provider of health and social care services for the Jewish community in the UK. Every week, we touch the lives of 10,000 people. We provide services to a range of people including older people, people with mental health needs and people living with dementia.

Our five values are at the heart of the way we work. They drive how we act as individuals and as an organisation and shape our culture. We value Excellence, Integrity, Innovation, Compassion, and Inclusivity.

Jewish Care operate a rolling recruitment process and reserve the right to close the advert once a suitable candidate has been identified.