Relief Care Assistant

Orwell Housing Association; East Suffolk; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 18,000; Part time

Job summary

Deben View, Orwell Housing Association in Woodbridge, Suffolk, East of England is seeking Relief Care Assistants to join our team. This flexible role covers annual leave, training, sickness and other service requirements, providing an opportunity to support people to live as independently as possible with dignity and wellbeing.

As a Care Assistant you’ll help with medication, meals and daily living activities, promote choice and independence, and contribute to a safe, respectful, person-centred

Qualifications

• Previous care experience is welcome but not essential.
• Ability to adapt, be flexible and committed to high-quality care.

Responsibilities

• Provide person-centred care and support
• Assist with medication, meals and daily living activities
• Encourage independence and individual choice
• Support customers to stay active, engaged and connected
• Carry out light household tasks and maintain a safe environment
• Promote dignity, wellbeing and quality of life

Skills

Care experience

Good communication

Empathy

Job description

not offer visa sponsorship. Applicants must have the right to work in the UK and provide relevant documentation if appointed.

At Deben View, we're looking for caring and dependable Relief Care Assistants to join our team. This flexible role offers the opportunity to pick up shifts to cover annual leave, training, sickness and other service requirements.

As a Care Assistant, you'll support people to live as independently as possible, promoting choice, dignity and wellbeing in everything you do. No two days are the same, and you'll have the chance to build meaningful relationships while making a positive difference to people's lives.

Shift Requirements

Early shifts: 7:00am - 2:00pm

Late shifts: 2:00pm - 10:00pm or 4:00pm - 10:00pm

Waking nights: 10:00pm - 7:30am

Flexibility to work both day and night shifts is essential.

What You'll Do

Provide person-centred care and support

Assist with medication, meals and daily living activities

Encourage independence and individual choice

Support customers to stay active, engaged and connected

Carry out light household tasks and maintain a safe environment

Promote dignity, wellbeing and quality of life

About You

We're looking for people who genuinely care about others and share our values.

You'll be:

Kind, patient and respectful

A good communicator and listener

Positive, adaptable and reliable

Passionate about helping people live well

Comfortable working independently and as part of a wider team

Committed to delivering high-quality, compassionate care

Previous care experience is welcome but not essential. If you have the right attitude, values and desire to support others, we'd love to hear from you.

Join Deben View and help people live independently, confidently and with dignity.

Before you apply

Orwell is committed to safeguarding, safer recruitment and equality of opportunity.

This role is subject to an

Enhanced DBS check with Adults' Barred List

Applicants who have lived or worked overseas within the last five years may also be required to provide a

Statement of Good Conduct

As a

Disability Confident Leader

we are committed to creating an inclusive workplace where everyone can thrive. We actively encourage applications from all backgrounds and will make reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process where needed.

If you don't meet every requirement but feel you would be a great fit for the role, we'd still love to hear from you.

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Woodbridge, Suffolk, East of England, Suffolk