Relief Care Assistant

Jewish Care; England; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

Jewish Care at Rosetrees in Friern Barnet is seeking a Relief Care Assistant to join the Care team. This role offers 12-hour shifts from 8am to 8pm, including some weekends, and focuses on person-centred support for residents. Full training is provided and no prior care experience is required.

You will support daily living, provide companionship, encourage independence, help with meals and activities, and work as part of a warm, supportive team to deliver high-quality care.

Qualifications

• No prior care experience required; full training and ongoing support provided.
• Ability to build meaningful relationships with residents, families and colleagues.
• Reliable, good listener and a team player with a caring approach.

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 as part of a supportive team.
• Build positive relationships with residents, families and colleagues.

Skills

Kind

Patient

Compassionate

Job description

Job summary

Jewish Care

The Relief Care Assistant will play an important role within the Care team at Rosetrees, part of Jewish Cares Betty and Asher Loftus Centre in Friern Barnet. Working on a relief basis with 12-hour shifts from 8am8pm, including some weekends, the postholder will provide person-centred support to residents, helping them feel safe, respected, valued and able to live well. The role includes supporting residents with personal care and daily routines, providing companionship and emotional support, encouraging independence, choice and dignity, and assisting with meals, activities and wellbeing. You will build positive relationships with residents, families and colleagues and work as part of a supportive team to deliver high-quality care. Previous care experience is not required, with full training and ongoing support provided

Main duties of the job

We are looking for a kind, patient and compassionate Relief Care Assistant to join our team at Rosetrees in Friern Barnet. This is a rewarding opportunity to work flexibly while making a genuine difference to residents everyday lives. You will build meaningful relationships and provide the practical and emotional support people need, including personal care, daily routines, mealtimes, activities and companionship. You will promote independence, choice and dignity and work closely with colleagues and families to create a warm and supportive environment. No previous care experience is required as full training and ongoing support are provided. If you are reliable, a great listener, enjoy working as part of a team and are willing to learn, we would love to hear from you.

About us

Jewish Care is the largest health and social care charity serving the Jewish community in London and the South East. Every week, our services support more than 12,000 people, delivered by over 1,200 dedicated colleagues across residential care, nursing, retirement living, community support, social work, and mental health services. We provide care that is Jewish at heart, supporting older people and their families every step of the way while welcoming colleagues from all backgrounds. Guided by our values of Excellence, Integrity, Innovation, Compassion, and Inclusiveness, we are committed to delivering high-quality services where people feel valued, respected, and able to live meaningful lives.

Job responsibilities

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

This isnt just a jobits about building relationships, creating moments that matter, and helping people feel valued every single day.

As a Care Assistant, youll support residents with daily living, from personal care to mealtimes and activities, always taking a person-centred approach. Youll get to know each resident as an individualwhat matters to them, what makes them smileand tailor your support to help them live well.

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

What youll 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 dont need to have worked in care before (although its 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 youll 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

12-hour shifts (8am8pm), including some weekends

Why this role matters

For many of our residents, youll be the person who brightens their day, supports them through challenges, and helps them feel safe, respected, and valued. Thats a big responsibilitybut also an incredibly rewarding one.

Person Specification

General Requirements

Essential

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Desirable

• Please refer to job description above

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Employer details

Employer name: Jewish Care

Address: Friern Barnet, N11 3ND, United Kingdom

Employer's website: Apply through our website

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Recruiter: Darren Martin

Email: [e-mail]

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.