Female Relief Care and Support Worker

Jewish Care; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 12,000 - 17,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Full training and development

Supportive team

Opportunities to progress

Job summary

Jewish Care is seeking experienced Support Workers to provide bank/relief cover during day and night shifts, including weekends, in Greater London. Roles involve helping tenants live independently in their own flats.

You will support personal care, promote dignity, and foster community by engaging tenants in activities and coordinating with health and social care professionals. Training is provided, with focus on compassionate, respectful care.

Qualifications

• Empathy and a caring approach to supporting people.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Reliable, well-organised, able to work independently and as part of a team.
• Comfortable supporting people with dementia or varying needs.

Responsibilities

• Support tenants with personal care and daily living.
• Promote independence, choice and dignity.
• Build trusted relationships with tenants and their families.
• Support wellbeing through social activities and community engagement.
• Collaborate with health and social care professionals for joined-up support.
• Keep accurate records and use care planning systems.

Skills

Empathy

Good communication

Reliability

Teamwork

Job description

We are seeking experienced Support Workers who can provide bank/ relief cover both during the day and nights and can work all the following throughout the week and weekends when required, working between 06.45am and 9pm and 9pm to 7am

There is a genuine occupational requirement, in accordance with the Sex Discrimination Act 1974, for the postholder to be female.

At Jewish Care, we support people to live independently, with dignity and connection at the heart of everything we do. Our Retirement Living services offer a vibrant, supportive community where tenants can enjoy their independence, knowing care and support are there when needed.

About the role

This isn’t a typical care role.

As a Care & Support Worker, you’ll support tenants living in their own flats—helping them stay independent, connected, and in control of their lives. From practical support to companionship, you’ll build meaningful relationships and play a key role in creating a strong community.

What you’ll be doing

• Supporting tenants with personal care and daily living
• Promoting independence, choice, and dignity
• Building trusted relationships with tenants and their families
• Supporting wellbeing through social activities and community engagement
• Working with health and social care professionals to provide joined-up support
• Keeping accurate records and using care planning systems

What we’re looking for

• Caring, compassionate, and respectful
• A great communicator who enjoys building relationships
• Reliable, organised, and able to work independently and as part of a team
• Comfortable supporting people with different needs, including dementia
• Willing to learn and develop

Experience in care is helpful but not essential—we provide full training.

What makes this role different

• You’ll support people in their own homes, not a care home setting
• A strong focus on independence and choice
• A real sense of community and connection
• Opportunities to build long-term, meaningful relationships

What you’ll get in return

• Full training and ongoing development
• A supportive, friendly team
• Opportunities to progress within health and social care
• A role where you can make a genuine difference every day

Why this role matters

For many of our tenants, you’re the person who helps them stay independent, feel safe, and remain connected to their community. Your support helps them continue living life on their terms.

Jewish Care is the largest provider of health and social care services for the Jewish community in the UK. Every week, we touch the lives of 10,000 people. We provide services to a range of people including older people, people with mental health needs and people living with dementia.

Our five values are at the heart of the way we work. They drive how we act as individuals and as an organisation and shape our culture. We value Excellence, Integrity, Innovation, Compassion, and Inclusivity.

Jewish Care operate a rolling recruitment process and reserve the right to close the advert once a suitable candidate has been identified.