# Care Assistant (Days) > NHS job listing from Job Clerk for Jewish Care. ## Canonical URLs - **HTML:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/care-assistant-days/f9fc3a80-348f-4338-8065-7d5af279a227 - **Markdown:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/care-assistant-days/f9fc3a80-348f-4338-8065-7d5af279a227.md ## Summary - **Status:** Live - **Employer:** Jewish Care - **Location:** Barnet - **Profession:** Healthcare support worker - **Salary:** £14.40 - **Contract type:** Permanent - **Employment type:** Full-time - **Closing date:** 2026-09-30T23:59:00.000Z - **Posted:** 2026-08-05T13:19:10.874Z - **Source information URL:** https://www.jobs.nhs.uk/candidate/jobadvert/L0130-26-0176 - **Application URL:** https://apply.jewishcare.org/vacancies/3178/apply/?jobboard=NHS+Jobs+v3&c=vacancyposter - **Employer website:** https://careers.jewishcare.org/ ## Job Content ### Job summary As a Care Assistant, you will play a vital role in providing high-quality, person-centred care to older people living in one of Jewish Care's residential care homes. Working as part of a supportive multidisciplinary team, you will assist residents with personal care, daily living activities, meals, mobility, and social engagement while promoting independence, dignity, and choice. You will build meaningful relationships with residents, understanding their individual preferences and supporting their physical, emotional, and social wellbeing. Every day offers the opportunity to make a positive difference by creating a safe, welcoming, and compassionate environment where people can live fulfilling lives. This role is ideal for someone who is caring, reliable, respectful, and committed to delivering excellent care. Whether you have previous care experience or are looking to begin a rewarding career in social care, full training and ongoing support will be provided to help you succeed. ### Main duties of the job If you are passionate about helping others and want a career where your work truly matters, we'd love to hear from you. As a Care Assistant with Jewish Care, you will support older people with everyday tasks, provide companionship, encourage independence, and help create meaningful moments that enhance residents' quality of life. This is a rewarding opportunity to join a friendly and experienced team that values kindness, respect, and person-centred care. We welcome applicants who are compassionate, dependable, and enjoy working with people. Previous care experience is beneficial but not essential, as comprehensive training and development opportunities are available to help you build a fulfilling career in care. ### 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 comprehensive training, career development opportunities, and a supportive working environment. We welcome people from all backgrounds and faiths who share our commitment to delivering exceptional care and making a positive difference every day. ### Details - Date posted: 05 August 2026 - Pay scheme: Other - Salary: £14.40 an hour - Contract: Permanent - Working pattern: Full-time - Reference number: VPF4480DB3 - Job locations: Barnet, N11 3ND, 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 12-hour shifts (8am8pm), including some weekends 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. ## Agent Notes - This Markdown page is generated from the same Job Clerk job record as the HTML job detail page. - Use the canonical HTML URL for user-facing references. - Use the application URL when the user wants to apply on the source NHS site.