Relief Care Assistant

Jewish Care; Ilford; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading care organization in Ilford is seeking a Relief Care Assistant to provide compassionate support to residents in care homes. The role involves assisting with personal care, facilitating daily living activities, and engaging residents in recreational activities. Applicants should possess a Level 2 Diploma in Health and Social Care or be willing to train. Evening and weekend shifts are required.

Qualifications

• Compassionate and respectful towards residents.
• Willing to undertake all aspects of care.
• Availability to work evenings and weekends.

Responsibilities

• Assist residents with personal care and administering medication.
• Support residents in daily living activities.
• Engage with residents and stakeholders to provide companionship.
• Support with recreational activities.

Skills

Compassionate

Integrity

Ability to work shifts

Education

Level 2 Diploma in Health and Social Care

Job description

Overview

Our multi-award-winning organisation is looking to recruit a Relief Care Assistant to join our Care team. The role of Care Assistant is based on a rota basis which may include evening and weekend shifts. This is a pivotal position to help ensure our residents live a meaningful life and feel involved within their community.

The role of Care Assistant will involve the delivery of Care Services within our Care Homes to excellent standards. This post is for Bank/Relief Care Assistants available to work on a Relief/Bank basis to cover absence. Shifts are 12 hours from 8 to 8 on either days or nights.

Responsibilities

• Assist residents with personal care, food and drink and administering medication
• Support residents in all activities of daily living to maximise wellbeing and promote choice, independence, and dignity
• Provide encouragement and companionship by engaging with residents and other stakeholders
• Support with recreational activities

Qualifications

• Have a Level 2 Diploma in Health and Social Care (or willingness to be trained)
• Be naturally compassionate and able to demonstrate integrity, through treating our residents fairly and with respect
• Have a willingness to undertake all aspects of care to meet the physical, emotional, and social needs of our residents
• Ability to work shifts (including weekends and evenings)