Jewish Care

Relief Care Assistant (Days or Nights)

The closing date is 28 February 2026

Job summary

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 Relief/ Bank Staff working on an as and when required basis (zero hour contract). Shifts are working 8 -8 (12 hours) and available for days and night shifts, including weekends.

Main duties of the job

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? 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)

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.

Details

Date posted

29 January 2026

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£28,808 to £28,808 a year

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

VPBBEFFBA3

Job locations

Friern Barnet

N11 3ND


Job description

Job responsibilities

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 Relief/ Bank Staff working on an as and when required basis (zero hour contract). Shifts are working 8 -8 (12 hours) and available for days and night shifts, including weekends.

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?

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)

Job description

Job responsibilities

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 Relief/ Bank Staff working on an as and when required basis (zero hour contract). Shifts are working 8 -8 (12 hours) and available for days and night shifts, including weekends.

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?

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)

Person Specification

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Person Specification

General Requirements

Essential

  • Please refer to job description above

Desirable

  • Please refer to job description above

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.

Employer details

Employer name

Jewish Care

Address

Friern Barnet

N11 3ND


Employer's website

https://careers.jewishcare.org/ (Opens in a new tab)


Employer details

Employer name

Jewish Care

Address

Friern Barnet

N11 3ND


Employer's website

https://careers.jewishcare.org/ (Opens in a new tab)


Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Recruiter

Darren Martin

VPBBEFFBA3.1286@vacancyposter.com

02089222000

Details

Date posted

29 January 2026

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£28,808 to £28,808 a year

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

VPBBEFFBA3

Job locations

Friern Barnet

N11 3ND


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