Female Relief Care Assistant (Days or Nights)

Jewish Care; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading care organization in the United Kingdom is seeking a dedicated Female Relief/Bank Care Assistant to join the Care team. This role involves assisting residents with personal care, medication, and daily living activities. The ideal candidate will have a Level 2 Diploma in Health and Social Care and possess a compassionate nature worthy of trust and respect towards the residents. Flexible shifts are available, including evenings and weekends.

Qualifications

• Compassionate and respectful towards residents.
• Willing to assist with all aspects of care.
• Availability to work shifts including evenings and weekends.

Responsibilities

• Assist residents with personal care and administering medication.
• Support activities of daily living to maximize wellbeing.
• Provide companionship and encouragement to residents.

Skills

Compassion

Integrity

Ability to assist with personal care

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 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 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)