Relief Day Care Assistant

Coverage Care Services Ltd; Telford; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 26,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Weekend enhancements

Training opportunities

Employee Assistance Programme

Free Staff Uniform

Paid breaks

Job summary

Coverage Care Services Ltd is seeking caring and compassionate individuals to join our care team as a part-time relief care assistant. The role focuses on delivering high-quality, person-centred care and supporting residents to maintain independence.

Responsibilities include personal care, medication assistance (where trained), meal-time support, and following care plans. The position offers weekend enhancements and training opportunities as part of a supportive employer.

Qualifications

• Empathy and patience in supporting daily living activities.
• Reliable and respectful approach to residents.
• Willingness to learn and follow care plans.

Responsibilities

• Provide personal care to residents.
• Act as a keyworker to coordinate care.
• Administer prescribed medications where trained and authorised.
• Assist with meals and hydration to support nutrition.

Skills

Caring

Compassionate

Good communication

Education

No formal qualifications required

Job description

Care Assistant - Relief hours per weekWe are looking for caring, sensitive, compassionate individuals to join our care team to support the delivery of a high quality service to our service users, enhancing their quality of life, whilst promoting independence. We provide person centered care which starts with a care plan for every resident. Documented in this are all the daily living activities needs and preferences; therefore your duties will include, personal care, being a keyworker, administering medication, assisting with meal times. Full details are included in the job information pack.Experience of caring for others in a care setting is ideal but not essential as we will help you to develop the skills you need.In return we will also:Offer a competitive salary and weekend enhancements. The National living wage applies to all staff members (including those aged under 25)Offer all employees a broad range of training & development opportunities including the opportunity to apply to complete the Level 2/3 Health & Social Care qualificationEmployee Assistance ProgrammeFree Staff UniformPaid breaksProvide a set 2 week rolling rota pattern to include working alternate weekends.