Night Care Assistant

Jewish Care ,
London, Greater London
Salary: £9.42 - 9.75 per hour + Benefits

Overview

Do you want a job where you’re making a difference to people every day? Our multi award-winning organisation is looking for full-time Night Care Assistants to join our friendly team at Otto Schiff Care Home, in Golders Green. We look after our employees, so on top of competitive rates of pay, we offer an impressive list of benefits including an enhanced pension scheme. We are a team of many different backgrounds and cultures Jewish Care is the leading health and social care charity serving the Jewish community in the UK. Though our clients are all of a similar religious tradition, our staff represent diverse cultures and faiths, bringing their own unique perspectives and individuality to their roles. What you’ll be doing Every day you will help our residents to live meaningful lives and feel involved in their community. Working 42 hours per week on a rota basis in our residential care home, you will have a key role supporting residents with personal care, food and drink, administering medication, accessing health care and recreational activities. You will offer support that directly impacts our residents’ wellbeing, allowing them to enjoy everyday life with dignity. Who we’re looking for You’ll be naturally compassionate and patient, with experience working in a similar care environment, either as a Health Care Assistant or Care Worker. You’ll be willing to undertake all aspects of care to meet the physical, emotional and social needs of our residents. You’ll also need: Level 2 Diploma in Health and Social Care (or willingness to be trained) Experience working with older people with dementia Able to work shifts (including weekends and evenings) Why you’ll love working with us No matter how old or young you are, if you want to make a difference where it’s needed most, see what we have to offer. On top of providing some of the most competitive rates of pay in the care industry, we give some excellent benefits including: 4% employer contribution pension, training, free meals, childcare vouchers, eye tests, employee referral bonus, and a generous mileage allowance for work – the list goes on Start the rewarding career you’ve been wishing for, apply today The working hours are 42 hours each week worked on a rota basis to include weekends. Starting at 8pm through to 8am working 5 out of 7 days. Benefits Jewish Care offers excellent benefits and training to all staff. Benefits include, free meals, 20 day’s annual leave, Jewish Care Pension scheme, various discounts, Loans and mileage reimbursement, ride to work scheme, eye tests, employee referral bonus and more. About Jewish Care is a leading communal organisation. We are the largest health and social care charity for the Jewish community in the UK, caring for nearly 7,000 people every week. Approximately 1500 staff from multi-cultural backgrounds together with 3,000 volunteers help to maintain their service. It provides a wide range of services to help meet the community’s physical, social and emotional needs, both directly and in partnership with other organisations. We care & support many people including; older people with dementia, disabilities, mental health needs and Holocaust survivors and many more. We aim to make a positive impact on the lives of Jewish people by creating excellent social care that enhances well-being and inspires them to stay connected to their community. The organisation is committed to finding innovative solutions tailored to the people who use their services. We are a proud to be multi award winning organisation. Prestigious awards and accolades they have received include; The Skills for Care Best Employer for over 250 people, and The Investors in People Gold standard. Please be aware that this vacancy will close, once a sufficient number of suitable candidates have been identified therefore, we would recommend that you submit your application as early as possible. This job was originally posted as www.totaljobs.com/job/89803436