Female Relief Care Assistant (Days or Nights)

Jewish Care; City Of London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A multi-award-winning care organization in the City of London is seeking a Female Relief/Bank Care Assistant. This role involves assisting residents with personal care, food, and medication, along with supporting their daily living activities. Ideal candidates will have a Level 2 Diploma in Health and Social Care and a compassionate nature. Flexibility for evening and weekend shifts is required.

Qualifications

• Demonstrate compassion and respect in treating residents.
• Willingness to undertake all aspects of care.
• Ability to engage with residents and promote their dignity.

Responsibilities

• Assist residents with personal care and administering medication.
• Support residents in daily activities for well-being.
• Provide companionship and engage with residents.

Skills

Compassionate

Integrity

Ability to work shifts

Education

Level 2 Diploma in Health and Social Care

Job description

Overview

Our multi-award-winning organisation is looking to recruit a Female Relief/ Bank Care Assistant to join our Care team. The role is based on a rota basis and 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 Relief/ Bank Care Assistant will involve the delivery of Care Services within our Care Homes to excellent standards.

This post is for Female Bank/ Relief Care Assistants available to work days or nights on a Relief/ Bank basis to cover absence. Shifts are 12 hours from 8 to 8 on either days or nights. You will be asked your preference to days or nights at interview.

There is a genuine occupational reason under the Sex Discrimination Act 1974 the person for this role must be female.

What you will be doing

• 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)