Female Relief Care and Support Worker

About the role

Our multi‑award winning organisation is looking for a Care and Support Worker to join our Retirement Living Service. The role is on a rota basis and 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.

• Week 1 – 7:00 am to 3:00 pm
• Week 2 – 9:00 am to 5:00 pm
• Week 3 – 12:00 pm to 8:00 pm

• Assist residents with personal care, preparing meals and domestic tasks;
• Implement and monitor care & support plans to meet individual needs of a diverse group of residents;
• Contribute to building community spirit through participation, encouragement and facilitation of social events;
• Serve as a partner to the social care team to ensure the delivery of high quality care services;
• Act as bank staff providing relief cover for absences on a casual basis;
• Work shifts, including weekends and evenings.

• NVQ level 2 in Health and Social Care (Desirable, not essential);
• Previous experience within a care or health setting;
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to build strong relationships;
• Ability to work shifts, including weekends and evenings;
• There is a genuine occupational reason under the Sex Discrimination Act 1974 the person for this role must be female.

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 older people, people with mental health needs and people living with dementia. Our five values are Excellence, Integrity, Innovation, Compassion, and Inclusivity.

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1975. It is 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.