Relief Night Care Assistant

NHS; Stanmore; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Part time

Job summary

A healthcare provider in the United Kingdom is seeking a Relief Night Care Assistant to provide essential care services within their facilities. The successful candidate will assist residents with personal care, support daily living activities, and engage with residents to enhance their live experience. This zero hours contract role requires flexibility to work night shifts, including weekends. Ideal candidates will possess a Level 2 Diploma in Health and Social Care or be willing to train, combining compassion and integrity in their daily duties.

Qualifications

• Willingness to be trained in Health and Social Care.
• Ability to meet the physical, emotional, and social needs of residents.

Responsibilities

• Assist residents with personal care and administer medication.
• Support residents in daily living activities to maximize wellbeing.
• Engage with residents and promote recreational activities.

Skills

Compassion

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 Night 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 relief bank staff working nights on a zero hours contract as and when required to cover absence.

Main duties of the job

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?

• 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)

About us

Jewish Care is the largest provider of health and social care services for the Jewish community in the UK. Every week, we touch the lives of 10,000 people. We provide services to a range of people including older people, people with mental health needs and people living with dementia. Our five values are at the heart of the way we work. They drive how we act as individuals and as an organisation and shape our culture. We value Excellence, Integrity, Innovation, Compassion, and Inclusivity.

Job responsibilities

Our multi-award-winning organisation is looking to recruit a Relief Night 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 relief bank staff working nights on a zero hours contract as and when required to cover absence.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Our multi-award-winning organisation is looking to recruit a Relief Night 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 relief bank staff working nights on a zero hours contract as and when required to cover absence.

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?

• 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)

Person Specification

General Requirements

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Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.