Flexible Relief Care Assistant | Bank-Style Shifts

Orwell Housing Association; Ipswich; On-site; GBP 15,000 - 21,000; Part time

Job summary

Orwell Housing Association is seeking compassionate Relief Care Assistants to support residents at Emily Bray House in Ipswich. This bank-style role provides cover for annual leave, sickness and other service needs, with shifts including early, late and night.

You will help people stay independent at home, assist with personal care, medication storage, meals and light duties. Prior care experience helps but is not essential; a safe, respectful, person-centered approach is valued.

Qualifications

• Previous care experience is welcomed but not essential.
• DBS check and safeguarding may be required.

Responsibilities

• Provide personal care with dignity and respect.
• Support with medication administration and safe storage.
• Assist with eating and drinking.
• Help customers remain independent in their own homes.
• Carry out light household duties and bed making.
• Encourage social interaction and activities.

Skills

Compassionate

Reliable

Great listener

Patient

Independent worker

Job description

Orwell Housing Association is seeking compassionate Relief Care Assistants to support residents at Emily Bray House in Ipswich. This bank-style role provides cover for annual leave, sickness and other service needs, with shifts including early, late and night.

You will help people stay independent at home, assist with personal care, medication storage, meals and light duties. Prior care experience helps but is not essential; a safe, respectful, person-centered approach is valued.