Relief Care Assistant

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

Job summary

A leading care organization in the UK is seeking a Relief Care Assistant to join their team. This pivotal role involves assisting residents with personal care, medication administration, and promoting wellbeing through various activities. Candidates should hold a Level 2 Diploma in Health and Social Care or be willing to train. Flexibility with shift work, including evenings and weekends, is essential. Join us in making a meaningful difference in our residents' lives.

Qualifications

• Compassionate and can demonstrate integrity while treating residents fairly.
• Willing to undertake all aspects of care to meet residents' needs.
• Ability to work shifts including weekends and evenings.

Responsibilities

• Assist residents with personal care and administering medication.
• Support residents in daily living activities to maximize wellbeing.
• Encourage and engage residents in recreational activities.

Skills

Compassionate demeanor

Ability to engage with residents

Support in activities of daily living

Education

Level 2 Diploma in Health and Social Care

Job description

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.

What you will be doing

• 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

Who are we looking for?

The successful candidate will:

• 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)