Relief Care Assistant

Jewish Care; United Kingdom; 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 support residents in their Care Homes. This role involves assisting with personal care, promoting independence, and engaging in recreational activities. Candidates should possess or be willing to obtain a Level 2 Diploma in Health and Social Care. The position requires flexibility in working shifts, including weekends and evenings.

Qualifications

• Compassionate individual able to treat residents with respect.
• Willingness to undertake all aspects of care.
• Ability to work shifts including weekends.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Compassion

Communication

Responsibility

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.

Overview

What you will be doing

A fantastic opportunity has arisen to work as a Care Assistant in our friendly and dedicated team. This is a key role supporting residents. You will:

• 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)