Female Relief Care Assistant (Days or Nights)

NCL Health and Social Care Academy; Greater London; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 26,000; Part time

Job summary

A prominent health and social care provider in Greater London seeks a Female Relief/Bank Care Assistant. In this key role, you will assist residents with personal care, promote their independence, and engage in recreational activities. Ideal candidates will have a Level 2 Diploma in Health and Social Care and a compassionate approach to care. This role involves working shifts on a relief basis, including evenings and weekends.

Benefits

4% pension contribution

Life Insurance

Retail discounts

24/7 GP access

Employee Assistance Programme

Wellbeing Hub access

Career development opportunities

Free DBS check

Qualifications

• Compassionate towards residents.
• Willingness to undertake care responsibilities.
• Ability to support physical, emotional, and social needs.

Responsibilities

• Assist residents with personal care and medication.
• Support activities of daily living.
• Provide companionship and engagement.
• Facilitate recreational activities.

Skills

Compassionate

Integrity

Ability to work shifts

Education

Level 2 Diploma in Health and Social Care

Job description

Our multi-award-winning organisation is looking to recruit a Female Relief/ Bank Care Assistant to join our Care team. The role of Care Assistant 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 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.

About Us

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.

Your Role

What you will be doing. A fantastic opportunity has arisen to work as a Care Assistant in our friendly and dedicated team. This is a key role supporting residents. You will:

• 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.

About You

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).

Your benefits

Our Benefits include:

• 4% pension contribution (Legal and General).
• 2 x salary - Life Insurance.
• A huge range of discounts at major retailers and supermarkets.
• 24/7 access to a GP either online or on the phone.
• Access to our Employee Assistance Programme providing confidential advice.
• Our Wellbeing Hub which contains lots of articles and support with mental and physical wellness, free fitness, and yoga videos and lots more.
• Career development opportunities and access to our online learning management system.
• Free DBS check where the role requires.