Relief Care Assistant

AA Euro Group; Horsted Keynes; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading care agency in Horsted Keynes is looking for a dedicated Agency Care Assistant. You will provide personalized support, ensuring residents' dignity and independence. Applicants must have essential training and certifications in various health and safety modules. This part-time role is an excellent opportunity to make a difference in the lives of residents while working in a supportive environment.

Qualifications

• Evidence of up-to-date training in care practices.
• Relevant certifications in health and safety protocols.

Responsibilities

• Deliver personalized care according to care plans.
• Encourage and monitor residents’ health and wellbeing.
• Assist residents in daily activities and social engagement.

Skills

Care Certificate / L2 Health and social care

Autism Awareness

First Aid

Medication Administration

Fire Safety Awareness

Safeguarding Awareness

Job description

Agency Care Assistant - Residential Care

Location: Horsted Keynes (RH17)

Salary: £12.21-£13.50

Hours: Part-Time (Agency)

What You’ll Do

• Deliver personalised care and support in line with each resident’s care plan.
• Promote residents’ independence, dignity, and self-worth with kindness and respect.
• Support residents through day-to-day activities, including personal care, meals, mobility, and companionship.
• Encourage social engagement—helping residents to participate in events, activities, and community life.
• Assist during hospital appointments, illness, and palliative care with compassion and sensitivity.
• Monitor health and wellbeing, keeping accurate care records and liaising with GPs, district nurses, and colleagues.
• Participate in medication administration when required (training provided).
• Maintain a clean, safe, and welcoming environment for residents and visitors.
• Be an active, supportive member of the care team—valuing teamwork, honesty, and continuous improvement.

About You

Essential

Please note we will need evidence of up to date training for the following:

• Care Certificate / L2 Health and social care
• Autism Awareness
• COSHH
• Data Protection GDPR
• Dysphagia and IDDSI Framework
• Emergency First Aid at Work (EFAW)
• End of Life Care
• Equality, Diversity and Inclusion
• Fire Safety Awareness
• Fluids and Nutrition
• Food Safety Awareness
• Health and Safety
• Infection Prevention and Control
• Manual Handling of Objects
• Medication Administration
• Medication Awareness
• MCA & DoLS
• Oral Health Awareness
• PCCP
• React to Falls
• React to Red - Pressure Ulcer Prevention
• Safeguarding Awareness
• Safer People Handling in Practice

If you do not have the above modules or they are expired and need updating we will be able to facilitate this but any costs incurred will be the responsibility of the individual.

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