Female Relief Care and Support Worker (Days and Nights)
Job Description
Job summary
The Female Relief Care & Support Worker provides flexible, person-centred care and support to tenants living within Jewish Cares Retirement Living Service, covering planned and unplanned absence on a bank basis across day and night shifts. Supporting older people to maintain their independence, dignity, and wellbeing, the postholder will provide personal care, administer medication (where trained), respond to emergency call systems, carry out wellbeing checks, maintain accurate records, and promote a safe and welcoming environment. Working closely with colleagues, families, and healthcare professionals, they will deliver compassionate support tailored to each tenant's individual needs. This post includes working days (7am9pm), waking nights, weekends, and bank holidays on an as-required basis. Due to the nature of providing intimate personal care, there is a genuine occupational requirement that the postholder is female.
Main duties of the job
We are looking for a caring and compassionate Female Relief Care & Support Worker to join our Retirement Living team on a flexible bank basis, covering both day and night shifts as required. You will support tenants to live safely and independently within their own homes by providing personal care, emotional support, medication assistance (where trained), and responding to changing needs throughout your shift. Working as part of a supportive team, you'll help create a safe, welcoming, and vibrant community while promoting dignity, choice, and independence. This is an ideal opportunity for an experienced care professional seeking flexible work that makes a genuine difference to people's lives
About us
Jewish Care is the largest health and social care charity serving the Jewish community in London and the South East. Every week we support thousands of older people and their families through residential care, nursing care, retirement living, housing with care, community services, dementia support, and mental health services. Our Retirement Living services enable people to remain independent within their own homes while benefiting from 24-hour care and support when needed, all within a vibrant and welcoming Jewish community. Guided by our values of Excellence, Integrity, Innovation, Compassion, and Inclusiveness, we are committed to delivering outstanding person-centred care while investing in our colleagues through training, development, and a supportive working environment.
Job responsibilities
At Jewish Care, we support people to live independently, with dignity and connection at the heart of everything we do. Our Retirement Living services offer a vibrant, supportive community where tenants can enjoy their independence, knowing care and support are there when needed.
We are seeking experienced Support Workers who can provide bank/ relief cover both during the day and nights and can work all the following shifts throughout the week and weekends when required.7.00am to 3.00pm
3.00pm to 9.00pm
9.00pm to 7.00am
There is a genuine occupational requirement, in accordance with the Sex Discrimination Act 1974, for the postholder to be female.
About the roleThis isnt a typical care role.
As a Care & Support Worker, youll support tenants living in their own flatshelping them stay independent, connected, and in control of their lives. From practical support to companionship, youll build meaningful relationships and play a key role in creating a strong community.
What youll be doing- Supporting tenants with personal care and daily living
- Promoting independence, choice, and dignity
- Building trusted relationships with tenants and their families
- Supporting wellbeing through social activities and community engagement
- Working with health and social care professionals to provide joined-up support
- Keeping accurate records and using care planning systems
- Caring, compassionate, and respectful
- A great communicator who enjoys building relationships
- Reliable, organised, and able to work independently and as part of a team
- Comfortable supporting people with different needs, including dementia
- Willing to learn and develop
Experience in care is helpful but not essentialwe provide full training.
What makes this role different- Youll support people in their own homes, not a care home setting
- A strong focus on independence and choice
- A real sense of community and connection
- Opportunities to build long-term, meaningful relationships
- Full training and ongoing development
- A supportive, friendly team
- Opportunities to progress within health and social care
- A role where you can make a genuine difference every day
For many of our tenants, youre the person who helps them stay independent, feel safe, and remain connected to their community. Your support helps them continue living life on their terms.
Person Specification
General Requirements
Essential
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Desirable
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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.
Employer details
Employer name
Jewish Care
Address
Stanmore
HA3 7FT
United Kingdom
