Care Assistant (Days) Fixed Term

Jewish Care; Ilford; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading care organization in Ilford is seeking a Care Assistant for a fixed-term contract. This pivotal role involves assisting residents with personal care and promoting their wellbeing through daily activities. The ideal candidate will have a Level 2 Diploma in Health and Social Care and demonstrate compassion and integrity in their work. The position requires shift work, including evenings and weekends.

Qualifications

• Compassionate nature demonstrated through respectful treatment of residents.
• Willingness to undertake all aspects of care for emotional and social needs.
• Ability to work flexible shifts including weekends and evenings.

Responsibilities

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

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)