# Care Assistant (Days)

> NHS job listing from Job Clerk for Jewish Care.

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## Summary

- **Status:** Live
- **Employer:** Jewish Care
- **Location:** Stanmore, HA7 3FT, United Kingdom
- **Workplace type:** onsite
- **Profession:** Care support worker
- **Salary:** £14.80
- **Contract type:** Permanent
- **Employment type:** Full-time
- **Closing date:** 2026-11-30T23:59:59.999Z
- **Posted:** 2026-10-15T15:30:11.103Z
- **Source information URL:** https://www.jobs.nhs.uk/candidate/jobadvert/L0130-26-0231
- **Application URL:** https://apply.jewishcare.org/vacancies/3246/apply/?jobboard=NHS+Jobs+v3&c=vacancyposter
- **Employer website:** https://careers.jewishcare.org/

## Job Content

### Job summary

As a Care Assistant (Days) at Jewish Care, you will play an important role in supporting residents to live with dignity, comfort and as much independence as possible. Working as part of a caring team, you will provide person-centred support with personal care, daily routines, mealtimes and activities, while offering companionship and emotional reassurance. You will take time to understand each residents individual needs, preferences and interests, helping them feel safe, respected and valued. By building positive relationships with residents, their families and colleagues, you will contribute to a welcoming environment where people can enjoy meaningful daily experiences and maintain their wellbeing. This is an opportunity to make a genuine difference to the lives of older people while delivering compassionate, high-quality care in line with Jewish Cares values.

### Main duties of the job

Are you a kind, patient and compassionate person who wants to make a real difference every day? Join Jewish Care as a Care Assistant (Days) and help residents feel happy, comfortable and cared for. You will support people with their everyday needs, provide companionship, encourage independence and help create positive moments throughout the day. This is a rewarding role where the little things you do can have a lasting impact, from offering a listening ear to helping someone enjoy their favourite activity. Previous care experience is welcome but not essential. We are looking for people who are reliable, approachable, good listeners and committed to treating everyone with kindness and respect. You will receive training, ongoing support and opportunities to develop your skills and build a career in care. If you enjoy working as part of a team and want a role where your contribution truly matters, 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, we support thousands of older people, families and individuals through residential care, nursing care, retirement living, community services, mental health support and social work. Our services are built around dignity, compassion and inclusion, creating environments where people can live meaningful lives. Guided by our values of Excellence, Integrity, Innovation, Compassion and Inclusiveness, we are committed to delivering outstanding care while investing in our colleagues through training, development and a supportive working environment. At Jewish Care, we believe everyone deserves to feel valued, respected and supported. Our colleagues come from a wide range of backgrounds and faiths, united by a shared commitment to making a positive difference. By joining our team, you will become part of an organisation where relationships matter, individual contributions are valued and every day brings an opportunity to make a meaningful difference to the lives of the people we support.

### Details

- Date posted: 15 October 2026
- Pay scheme: Other
- Salary: £14.80 an hour
- Contract: Permanent
- Working pattern: Full-time
- Reference number: VPA350B7C6
- Job locations: Stanmore, HA7 3FT, United Kingdom

### Job responsibilities

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

This isnt just a jobits about building relationships, creating moments that matter, and helping people feel valued every single day.

As a Care Assistant, youll support residents with daily living, from personal care to mealtimes and activities, always taking a person-centred approach. Youll get to know each resident as an individualwhat matters to them, what makes them smileand tailor your support to help them live well.

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

What youll 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 were looking for

You dont need to have worked in care before (although its 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 youll 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

Youll work on a two-week rolling rota:

Week 1: 4 days Week 2: 2 days 12-hour shifts (8am8pm), including some weekends Average of 38.5 hours per week

Why this role matters

For many of our residents, youll be the person who brightens their day, supports them through challenges, and helps them feel safe, respected, and valued. Thats a big responsibilitybut also an incredibly rewarding one.

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