Relief Care Assistant

Job summary

As a Relief Care Assistant at Jewish Cares Betty and Asher Loftus Centre, you will provide compassionate, person-centred support to residents, helping them with personal care, daily routines, meals, activities and wellbeing. Working on a casual, as-and-when-required basis to cover absence, you will build positive relationships with residents and their families while promoting dignity, independence and choice. Your support will help residents feel safe, respected and valued, and enable them to live meaningful lives. You will work as part of a supportive care team and contribute to delivering high-quality care tailored to each individuals needs, preferences and personality.

Main duties of the job

If you are kind, patient and compassionate and want to make a genuine difference to peoples lives, this could be the role for you. As a Relief Care Assistant, you will have the opportunity to get to know residents as individuals, provide companionship and practical support, and help create positive moments every day. Previous care experience is welcome but not essential, as full training and ongoing support are provided. We are looking for reliable team players who listen well, have a positive attitude, are comfortable supporting people with a range of needs and are keen to learn and develop. In return, you will join a welcoming team where your contribution is valued and every day brings the opportunity to make a meaningful difference.

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.

Details

• Date posted: 12 August 2026
• Pay scheme: Other
• Salary: £14.40 an hour
• Contract: Permanent
• Working pattern: Part-time
• Reference number: VP33D901D6
• 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.

This post is for Relief/ Bank staff working on a casual as and when required basis to cover absence.

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

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.