Relief Care Assistant

Jewish Care; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading care organization in the United Kingdom seeks a compassionate and dedicated Relief Care Assistant to join their team. This pivotal role involves assisting residents with personal care, administering medication, and providing companionship to enhance their quality of life. The ideal candidate will have a Level 2 Diploma in Health and Social Care or a willingness to be trained. Shifts will vary between days and nights, including weekends. This position contributes to meaningful life experiences for residents in care homes.

Qualifications

• Compassionate individual who respects residents and meets their needs.
• Willingness to be trained in Health and Social Care.
• Ability to support residents in daily living activities.

Responsibilities

• Assist residents with personal care and administering medication.
• Support residents in daily living activities.
• Provide companionship and engage with residents.

Skills

Compassionate

Integrity

Ability to work shifts

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)