Compassionate Care Assistant - Flexible Hours & Development

Riverside Group; Greater London; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 28,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Generous pension

Learning & development

Tech investment in learning

Benefits package

Job summary

Riverside Group is seeking a Relief Worker - Care Assistant to provide compassionate personal care and support in a residential setting at Riverside, Tottenham. You will work within individual support plans to enhance quality of life and empower residents, including helping with daily tasks and mobility.

The role requires flexibility to cover shifts, strong communication, and a patient-focused approach in line with Riverside’s values and safeguarding policies.

Qualifications

• Experience in a customer-focused, residential environment delivering personal care.
• Awareness of housing and Health and Safety legislation and National Care Standards.
• Flexibility to work hours to meet customer and business needs, including outside normal hours and lone working.

Responsibilities

• Deliver direct personal care per individual support plans including showering, shaving, toileting and continence management.
• Assist with mobility and use of appropriate equipment while maintaining safety.
• Administer and support medication as required.
• Assist with meals, snacks and drinks where necessary.
• Provide light general domestic duties (cleaning, laundry, ironing).
• Help customers manage personal affairs (reading letters, utilities, small shopping).
• Communicate clearly to build trusted relationships with customers and support network.
• Provide companionship and encourage participation in social activities.

Skills

Customer care experience

Regulatory knowledge (Housing and H&S)

Flexible hours

Job description

Riverside Group is seeking a Relief Worker - Care Assistant to provide compassionate personal care and support in a residential setting at Riverside, Tottenham. You will work within individual support plans to enhance quality of life and empower residents, including helping with daily tasks and mobility.

The role requires flexibility to cover shifts, strong communication, and a patient-focused approach in line with Riverside’s values and safeguarding policies.