Description
The Relief Care Assistant will play an important role within the Care team at Otto Schiff on the Maurice and Vivienne Wohl Campus in Golders Green, providing person-centred support to residents living with dementia.
Working on a relief basis with 12-hour shifts from 8am-8pm, including some weekends, the postholder will support residents with personal care and daily routines, provide companionship and emotional support, and encourage independence, choice and dignity.
The role also involves assisting with meals, activities and wellbeing, building positive relationships with residents and their families, and working as part of a supportive team to deliver high-quality care.
Previous care experience is not essential, with full training and ongoing support provided.
Job Responsibilities:
- 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
Requirements:
- 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
Benefits:
- 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