Care Assistant (Days)

Jewish Care; London Borough of Harrow; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 18,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full training and ongoing support

Opportunities to develop a career in >

Job summary

Jewish Care is seeking compassionate care workers to support residents in a residential setting. The role involves helping with personal care, daily routines, meals and activities, while providing companionship and emotional reassurance.

Shifts are 12 hours on a two-week rolling rota, averaging 38.5 hours per week, with some weekend work and comprehensive training provided. Prior care experience is welcome but not essential; full training and ongoing support are offered, along with opportunities

Qualifications

• Comfortable supporting people with a range of needs.
• Good listening skills.
• Willingness to learn and develop.

Responsibilities

• Support residents with personal care and daily routines.
• Provide companionship and emotional support.
• Encourage independence, choice and dignity.
• Assist with meals, activities and wellbeing.
• Get to know each resident's needs, preferences and interests.
• Build positive relationships with residents, families and colleagues.
• Work as part of a supportive team to deliver care.

Skills

Good listening skills

Willingness to learn and develop

Comfortable supporting people with a

Job description

This post sits within the care team of Jewish Care's residential service, supporting older residents through daytime shifts. The work covers personal care, daily routines, mealtimes and activities, alongside companionship and emotional reassurance. Shifts are 12 hours on a two-week rolling rota, including some weekends, averaging 38.5 hours a week. Prior care experience is welcome but not essential, as training is provided.

What the job involves

• Supporting residents with personal care and daily routines
• Providing companionship and emotional support
• Encouraging independence, choice and dignity
• Assisting with meals, activities and wellbeing
• Getting to know each resident's needs, preferences and interests
• Building positive relationships with residents, families and colleagues
• Working as part of a supportive team to deliver care

Skills & knowledge

• Comfortable supporting people with a range of needs
• Good listening skills
• Willingness to learn and develop

Other

• Kind, patient and compassionate
• Reliable and a strong team player
• Approachable, with a positive attitude

Nice to have

• Previous care experience

What’s offered

• Full training and ongoing support
• Opportunities to develop a career in care
• Welcoming, supportive team environment