Care Assistant/Support Worker London, England
Job description
We are looking for motivated Carers and Support Workers to work in different settings such as Jewish care homes, nursing homes, hospitals or other healthcare establishments located in: North London, Ilford and HA7 areas.
We are recruiting for a multi-award-winning organisation Jewish Care who is looking to recruit Care Assistant/Support Worker to join their Care team. The role is based on a zero hour contract 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 will involve the delivery of Care Services within the Care Homes to excellent standards.
This post is based on a zero hours contract which is on as and when required basis.
Your main duties and responsibilities will include:
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
- To help service users with mobility problems and other physical disabilities, including incontinence and help in the use and care of aids and personal equipment
- To help in the promotion of mental and physical activity of service users through talking to them, taking them out, sharing with them in activities such as reading, writing, hobbies and recreation;
- To read and write in log-book records and take part in staff and service users’ meetings and in training activities as directed;
Who are we looking for?
The successful candidate will:
- Have a Level 2 Diploma in Health and Social Care (or willingness to be trained)
- Have Practical Moving and handling
- 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 Type: Zero hours contract
Salary: £11.95 per hour
Schedule:
- 10 hour shift
- 12 hour shift
- 8 hour shift
- Day shift
- Monday to Friday
- Night shift
- Weekend availability
Ability to commute/relocate:
- North London: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (preferred)
Experience:
- healthcare: 1 year (preferred)
Work Location: In person
