Female Care and Support Worker (Days)

Jewish Care; Greater London; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading care organization in Greater London is seeking a full-time Care and Support Worker to support residents in a meaningful way. The role involves assisting with personal care and preparing meals, along with participating in community events. Ideal candidates will have experience in health care and excellent communication skills. Must be flexible with shift patterns, including evenings and weekends.

Qualifications

• Previous experience within a Care or Health setting.
• Ability to work shifts, including weekends and evenings.

Responsibilities

• Assist residents with personal care, preparing meals, and domestic tasks.
• Implement and monitor care & support plans.
• Facilitate social events for diverse tenants.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Education

NVQ level 2 in Health and Social Care

Job description

Overview

Our multi-award-winning organisation is looking to recruit a Care and Support Worker to join our Retirement Living Service. The role of Care and Support Worker 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. A fantastic opportunity has arisen to work as a Care and Support Worker in our friendly and dedicated team. This is a key role supporting residents.

Responsibilities

• Assist residents with personal care, preparing meals and domestic tasks
• Implement and monitor care & support plans to meet the individual needs of a diverse group of tenants
• Contribute to building community spirit by participating, encouraging, enabling and facilitating social events that meet the needs of diverse tenants

Qualifications

• Previous experience within a Care or Health setting
• Excellent communication skills
• Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to build strong relationships
• Ability to work shifts, including weekends and evenings
• NVQ level 2 in Health and Social Care (desirable, not essential)

Shift Pattern

This post is full time for 37 hours per week on a 4-week rota basis. Candidates are expected to commit to the rota:

• Week 1 – Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri
• Week 2 – Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Sat, Sun
• Week 3 – Mon, Tue, Wed, Fri
• Week 4 – Mon, Tue, Wed, Fri, Sat, Sun

Shift Pattern – Candidates must be available to work a combination of early and late shifts. One week of early shifts and one week of late shifts.

• Early shifts – 8am to 4pm or 9am to 5pm
• Late shifts – 1pm to 9.30pm

Disability Confident

We are proud members of the Disability Confident employer scheme. A Disability Confident employer will generally offer an interview to any applicant who declares they have a disability and meets the minimum criteria for the job as defined by the employer. In certain recruitment situations, such as high-volume, seasonal and high-peak times, the employer may wish to limit the overall numbers of interviews offered to both disabled and non-disabled people.