Care Assistant

NCL Health and Social Care Academy; Greater London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading care provider in Greater London is seeking a compassionate Care Assistant to support residents in a Care Home. The role involves assisting with personal care, medication, and daily activities while ensuring dignity and respect. Suitable candidates will ideally hold a Level 2 Diploma in Health and Social Care and have the ability to work shifts, including weekends and evenings. Excellent benefits include a pension contribution, life insurance, and career development opportunities.

Benefits

4% pension contribution

2 x salary - Life Insurance

Discounts at major retailers

24/7 access to a GP

Employee Assistance Programme

Access to a Wellbeing Hub

Career development opportunities

Free DBS check

Qualifications

• Have a Level 2 Diploma in Health and Social Care (or willingness to be trained).
• Naturally compassionate and able to demonstrate integrity.
• Willingness to meet physical, emotional, and social needs of residents.
• Ability to work shifts (including weekends and evenings).

Responsibilities

• Assist residents with personal care, food and drink, and administering medication.
• Support residents' activities of daily living to maximize wellbeing.
• Engage with residents and other stakeholders for companionship.
• Support with recreational activities.

Skills

Compassion

Integrity

Ability to work shifts

Education

Level 2 Diploma in Health and Social Care

Job description

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).

About Us

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.

Your Role

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

About You

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)

Your benefits

Our Benefits include:

• 4% pension contribution (Legal and General)
• 2 x salary - Life Insurance.
• A huge range of discounts at major retailers and supermarkets
• 24/7 access to a GP either online or on the phone
• Access to our Employee Assistance Programme providing confidential advice.
• Our Wellbeing Hub which contains lots of articles and support with mental and physical wellness, free fitness, and yoga videos and lots more
• Career development opportunities and access to our online learning management system
• Free DBS check where the role requires.