Relief Care Assistant (Days or Nights)

Jewish Care; City of London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading health and social care provider in the UK seeks a Relief Care Assistant to join their team. This role involves assisting residents with personal care, promoting independence, and engaging them in daily activities. The ideal candidate should have a Level 2 Diploma in Health and Social Care and a compassionate nature. Flexible shifts are available, including evenings and weekends, to provide care when needed. Join a dedicated team making a difference in the community.

Qualifications

• Demonstrate integrity by treating residents fairly.
• Willingness to undertake all aspects of care.
• Ability to engage with residents and stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Assist residents with personal care and medication.
• Support daily living activities to maximize wellbeing.
• Engage residents in recreational activities.

Skills

Compassionate nature

Ability to work shifts

Interpersonal skills

Education

Level 2 Diploma in Health and Social Care

Job description

Our multi-award-winning organisation is looking to recruit a Relief 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 for Relief/ Bank Staff working on an as and when required basis (zero hour contract). Shifts are working 8 -8 (12 hours) and available for days and night shifts, including weekends.

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.