Job summary
We are seeking a Care Assistant to join our Care team within a multi-award-winning organisation.
This is a vital role focused on supporting residents to live meaningful and fulfilling lives within a safe and caring environment.
Working on a rota basis, including evenings and weekends, you will deliver high-quality care services to excellent standards within our care homes.
The role involves assisting residents with personal care, medication, and daily living activities while promoting dignity, independence, and wellbeing.
You will also provide companionship and support engagement in activities to enhance quality of life.
This position is for an average of 42 hours per week on a two-week rota, working 12-hour shifts from 8pm to 8am, including weekends.
Main duties of the job
An opportunity has arisen for a compassionate Care Assistant to support residents in a care home setting.
You will provide high-quality care, including personal care, medication support, and assistance with daily living activities, while promoting independence, dignity, and wellbeing.
The role also involves offering companionship, supporting engagement in activities, and contributing to a positive and supportive environment.
Ideal candidates will have or be willing to work towards a Level 2 Diploma in Health and Social Care, demonstrate empathy and integrity, and be flexible to work shifts, including evenings and weekends.
This is a rewarding role where you can make a meaningful difference every day.
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 description
Job responsibilities
Our multi-award-winning organisation is looking to recruit a 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 working an average of 42 hours per week including weekends on a 2 week rota from 8pm to 8am (12 hour shifts). Week one consists of 3 shifts and week two consists of 4 shifts.
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 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 working an average of 42 hours per week including weekends on a 2 week rota from 8pm to 8am (12 hour shifts). Week one consists of 3 shifts and week two consists of 4 shifts.
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)
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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.
