Care Assistant (Days)

Job summary
The Care Assistant will play a vital role within Jewish Cares Care team at the Sugar and Ronson Campus in Ilford, providing person-centred support that helps residents feel safe, respected, valued and able to live well. This permanent role offers £29,711 per year, working on a two-week rolling rota of four days in one week and two days in the next, with 12-hour day shifts from 8am to 8pm, including some weekends. The postholder will support residents with personal care and daily routines, provide companionship and emotional support, encourage independence, choice and dignity, and assist with meals, activities and wellbeing. You will build positive relationships with residents, families and colleagues while contributing to a supportive team environment. Previous care experience is not essential, as full training and ongoing support are provided.

Main duties of the job
We are looking for a kind, patient and compassionate Care Assistant to join our team at the Sugar and Ronson Campus in Ilford. You will build meaningful relationships with residents and provide the practical and emotional support they need to live well each day. Your role will include personal care, daily routines, mealtimes, activities and companionship, while promoting independence, choice and dignity. You will work closely with colleagues, residents and families to create a warm and supportive environment where people feel safe, respected and valued. No previous care experience is required, as full training and ongoing support are provided. This is an excellent opportunity for someone who enjoys working as part of a team and is passionate about helping others.

About us
Jewish Care is the largest health and social care charity serving the Jewish community in London and the South East. Every week, our services support more than 12,000 people, delivered by over 1,200 dedicated colleagues across residential care, nursing, retirement living, community support, social work, and mental health services. We provide care that is Jewish at heart, supporting older people and their families every step of the way while welcoming colleagues from all backgrounds. Guided by our values of Excellence, Integrity, Innovation, Compassion, and Inclusiveness, we are committed to delivering high-quality services where people feel valued, respected, and able to live meaningful lives.

Details
Salary: £14.80 an hour
Contract: Permanent
Working pattern: Full-time
Closing date: 30 November 2026
Location: Ilford, IG4 5LN

Job responsibilities
Our multi-award-winning organisation is looking to recruit a Care Assistant to join our Care team.

This isn't just a job, it's about building relationships, creating moments that matter, and helping people feel valued every single day.

As a Care Assistant, you'll support residents with daily living, from personal care to mealtimes and activities, always taking a person-centred approach. You'll get to know each resident as an individual, what matters to them, what makes them smile, and tailor your support to help them live well.

No two days are the same, but every day is meaningful.

What you'll be doing

• Supporting residents with personal care and daily routines
• Providing companionship and emotional support
• Encouraging independence, choice, and dignity
• Assisting with meals, activities, and wellbeing
• Working as part of a supportive team to deliver outstanding care
• Building positive relationships with residents, families, and colleagues

What we're looking for
You don't need to have worked in care before (although it's great if you have). What really matters is who you are:

• Kind, patient, and compassionate
• A great listener with a positive attitude
• Reliable and a strong team player
• Comfortable supporting people with a range of needs
• Willing to learn and develop

What you'll get in return

• Full training and ongoing support
• Opportunities to develop your career in care
• A welcoming, supportive team environment
• The chance to make a genuine difference every day

Working pattern
You'll work on a two-week rolling rota:

• Week 1: 4 days
• Week 2: 2 days
• 12-hour shifts (8am to 8pm), including some weekends

Why this role matters
For many of our residents, you'll be the person who brightens their day, supports them through challenges, and helps them feel safe, respected, and valued. That's a big responsibility but also an incredibly rewarding one.

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.

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