Relief Care Assistant

Jewish Care; East Finchley; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 24,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Training

Career development

Supportive team

Meaningful work

Job summary

Jewish Care in London is seeking a Care Assistant to support residents with daily living, personal care and meaningful activities. You’ll work a two-week rolling rota with 12-hour shifts (8am–8pm), including some weekends, in a part-time role aimed at enhancing residents’ wellbeing.

You don’t need prior care experience; what matters is your caring nature and willingness to learn. Training will be provided, with opportunities to grow within a welcoming team.

Qualifications

• Kind, patient, and compassionate.
• Great listener with a positive attitude.
• Reliable and a strong team player.

Responsibilities

• Support residents with personal care and daily routines.
• Provide companionship and emotional support.
• Encourage independence, choice and dignity.
• Assist with meals, activities and wellbeing.
• Work with a supportive team to deliver outstanding care.
• Build positive relationships with residents, families and colleagues.

Skills

Kind and compassionate

Great listener

Reliable

Team player

Willing to learn

Job description

Our multi-award-winning organisation is looking to recruit a Care Assistant to join our Care team.

This isn’t just a job—it’s about building relationships, creating moments that matter, and helping people feel valued every single day.

As a Care Assistant, you’ll support residents with daily living, from personal care to mealtimes and activities, always taking a person-centred approach. You’ll get to know each resident as an individual—what matters to them, what makes them smile—and tailor your support to help them live well.

No two days are the same, but every day is meaningful.

What you’ll be doing

• Supporting residents with personal care and daily routines
• Providing companionship and emotional support
• Encouraging independence, choice, and dignity
• Assisting with meals, activities, and wellbeing
• Working as part of a supportive team to deliver outstanding care
• Building positive relationships with residents, families, and colleagues

What we’re looking for

You don’t need to have worked in care before (although it’s great if you have). What really matters is who you are:

• Kind, patient, and compassionate
• A great listener with a positive attitude
• Reliable and a strong team player
• Comfortable supporting people with a range of needs
• Willing to learn and develop

What you’ll get in return

• Full training and ongoing support
• Opportunities to develop your career in care
• A welcoming, supportive team environment
• The chance to make a genuine difference every day

Working pattern

You’ll work on a two-week rolling rota:

Week 1: 4 days

Week 2: 2 days

12-hour shifts (8am–8pm), including some weekends

Why this role matters

For many of our residents, you’ll be the person who brightens their day, supports them through challenges, and helps them feel safe, respected, and valued. That’s a big responsibility—but also an incredibly rewarding one.

Proud member of the Disability Confident employer scheme

Relief Care Assistant

Company: Jewish Care
Salary: £14.80 to £14.80 an hour
Hours: Part-time
Location: Golders Green, NW11 8PT
Job type: Permanent
Posting date: 25 Oct 2026
Closing date: 23 Nov 2026