Relief Care Assistant

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

Job summary

A leading care organization in the United Kingdom seeks a Relief Care Assistant to join their dedicated team. This pivotal role involves assisting residents with personal care, medication, and daily living activities while promoting choice and dignity. The ideal candidate will hold a Level 2 Diploma in Health and Social Care or be willing to train. Flexibility to work 12-hour shifts, including evenings and weekends, is essential. Join a compassionate team dedicated to enhancing the quality of life for residents.

Qualifications

• Willingness to be trained in Health and Social Care.
• Demonstrated integrity and respect for residents.
• Ability to meet physical, emotional, and social needs.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Compassion

Ability to work shifts

Engagement skills

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

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

Who are we looking for?

• 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)