Care Assistant (Days) Fixed Term

Jewish Care; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A major health and social care provider in the UK is seeking a dedicated Care Assistant for a fixed-term role. The position requires assisting residents with personal care and promoting their wellbeing within a community-focused environment. Ideal candidates will have a Level 2 Diploma in Health and Social Care or be willing to train. This role operates on a rota basis, including weekends and evenings.

Qualifications

• Willingness to undertake all aspects of care to meet residents' needs.
• Demonstration of respect and fairness towards residents.

Responsibilities

• Assist residents with personal care and administering medication.
• Support residents in maximizing wellbeing and promoting independence.
• Engage with residents and stakeholders for companionship.

Skills

Compassion

Integrity

Ability to work shifts

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 days for an average of 38.5 hours per week, 8am to 8pm on a 2 week rolling rota. 4 days in week 1 and 3 days in week 2 (12 hour shifts).

This post is fixed term for 6 months initially.

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.