Relief Care Assistant

Housing Diversity Network; Melton; Remote; GBP 15,000 - 21,000; Full time

Job summary

Deben View in Woodbridge is inviting Relief Care Assistants to join a flexible team providing person-centred support to residents. The role covers shifts to accommodate annual leave, training, sickness and service needs, with a focus on dignity and wellbeing.

Your duties include helping with daily living activities, meals, medications as needed, and encouraging independence while maintaining a safe, respectful environment. DBS checks apply.

Qualifications

• Care experience is welcome but not essential.
• Ability to provide person-centred care and support.
• Ability to work flexible day and night shifts.

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.

Job description

Relief Care Assistant

Location: Deben View, Woodbridge

Salary: £12.83 per hour

Ref: DV043

Please note that we do 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.

Job Summary

• Location: Woodbridge, Suffolk
• Organization: Orwell Housing Association
• Job Type: Relief
• Salary: £12.83 per hour
• Closing Date: 31/12/2026
• Reference ID: 37345