Care Assistant

Jewish Care; Greater London; On-site; GBP 22,000 - GBP 27,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading care organization in the UK is seeking a dedicated Night Care Assistant to join their Care team. The position involves working on a rota basis, including evening and weekend shifts. Responsibilities include assisting residents with personal care and promoting their independence and dignity. Candidates should possess a Level 2 Diploma in Health and Social Care or be willing to train. This role is crucial in helping residents live meaningful lives within their community.

Qualifications

• Demonstrate integrity by treating residents fairly and with respect.
• Willingness to undertake all aspects of care.
• Ability to work on weekends and evenings.

Responsibilities

• Assist residents with personal care, food and drink, and administering medication.
• Support residents in daily activities to maximize wellbeing.
• Provide encouragement and companionship.
• Support with recreational activities.

Skills

Compassionate

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 Night 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 an average of 42 hours per week including weekends on a 2 week rota from 8pm to 8am (12 hour shifts). Week one consists of 3 shifts and week two consists of 4 shifts.

What you will be doing

• 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?

• 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.