Relief Care and Support Worker

Jewish Care; City Of London; Hybrid; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading care organization in London is seeking a Care and Support Worker to join their Retirement Living Service. The successful candidate will provide essential support to residents, assisting with personal care and daily tasks while promoting community engagement. This role requires flexibility to cover various shifts, including evenings and weekends. Strong communication and interpersonal skills are essential. Join a dedicated team to make a positive impact in residents' lives.

Qualifications

• Previous experience within a care or health setting is desirable.
• Effective communication skills to ensure resident needs are met.
• 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 to meet individual needs.
• Facilitate social events to build community spirit within the resource.

Skills

Excellent communication

Excellent interpersonal skills

Ability to work shifts

Education

NVQ level 2 in Health and social Care

Job description

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.

The role of Care and Support Worker will involve the delivery of Care Services within our Retirement Living Service to excellent standards.

This post is for bank staff to provide relief cover for absence on a casual as and when required basis, who are able to cover the following shift patterns including at weekends.

• Week 1 - 7.00am to 3.00pm
• Week 2 - 9.00am to 5.00pm
• Week 3 - 12.00pm to 8.00pm

What you will be doing

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. You will:

• 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 within the resource through participating, encouraging, enabling and facilitating social events that meet the needs of diverse tenants

Who are we looking for?

The successful candidate will:

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