Relief Care Assistant

Relief Care Assistant
Company: Jewish Care
Job ID: L0130-26-0243
Closing date: 30 November 2026

Job summary
The Relief Care Assistant will play an important role within Jewish Cares Care team, providing compassionate, person-centred support to residents and helping them feel safe, respected and valued. Working on a relief basis, this casual role offers flexibility to cover staff absence and service needs, with 12-hour day shifts from 8am to 8pm, including some weekends. Responsibilities include supporting residents with personal care and daily routines, providing companionship and emotional support, assisting with meals and activities, and promoting independence, choice and dignity. You will build positive relationships with residents, families and colleagues and work as part of a supportive team to deliver high-quality care. Previous care experience is welcome but not essential, as full training and ongoing support are provided.

Main duties of the job
We are looking for a kind, patient and compassionate Relief Care Assistant to join Jewish Cares Care team. This is a rewarding opportunity to work flexibly while making a genuine difference to residents everyday lives. You will build meaningful relationships and provide the practical and emotional support people need, including personal care, daily routines, mealtimes, activities and companionship. You will promote independence, choice and dignity, helping residents feel safe, respected and valued. Previous care experience is welcome but not essential, as full training and ongoing support are provided. If you are reliable, a good listener, enjoy working as part of a team and are willing to learn, we would love to hear from you.

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.

Salary: £14.80 an hour
Working pattern: Part-time
Contract: Permanent

What you will 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 are looking for

• 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 will 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 will work on a two-week rolling rota: Week 1: 4 days, Week 2: 2 days, 12-hour shifts (8am to 8pm), including some weekends.

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.

Contact: Julie Garrity, Recruiter, resourcing@jcare.org

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