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Jewish Care Care Assistant (Days)
The closing date is 30 September 2026
Job summary
As a Care Assistant, you will provide person-centred care and support to residents, helping them maintain their dignity, independence and wellbeing. You will assist with personal care and daily routines, meals and activities, while also offering companionship and emotional support. By getting to know each resident as an individual and understanding what matters to them, you will help create a safe, welcoming environment where people feel valued and able to live well. Working closely with colleagues, families and other members of the care team, you will contribute to delivering high-quality care and creating meaningful moments every day. This is a rewarding role where your kindness, reliability and commitment can make a genuine difference to the lives of older people and people with a range of care needs.
Main duties of the job
If you are a caring, patient and compassionate person who enjoys making a positive difference to others, this could be the opportunity for you. As a Care Assistant, you will support residents with their everyday needs, from personal care and mealtimes to activities, companionship and emotional wellbeing. The role is about much more than practical support: it is about building trusting relationships, encouraging choice and independence, and helping each person enjoy their day. You do not need previous experience in care, as full training and ongoing support are provided. We are looking for people who are reliable, positive, good listeners and willing to learn, with a genuine desire to treat everyone with dignity and respect. In return, you will join a supportive team and have the opportunity to develop your skills and build a rewarding 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 training, development, and a supportive working environment. Joining Jewish Care means becoming part of an organisation where colleagues are valued, supported to develop, and encouraged to make a meaningful difference to the people we serve.
Details
Date posted
27 August 2026
Pay scheme
Other
Salary
£14.40 an hour
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
VP5259BEA7
Job locations
Ilford
IG4 5LN
United Kingdom
Job description
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
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
- 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
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 mattersFor 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.
Job description
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
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
- 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
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 mattersFor 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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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
Ilford
IG4 5LN
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://careers.jewishcare.org/ (Opens in a new tab)
Employer details
Employer name
Jewish Care
Address
Ilford
IG4 5LN
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://careers.jewishcare.org/ (Opens in a new tab)
Employer contact details
For questions about the job, contact:
Recruiter
Julie Garrity
Details
Date posted
27 August 2026
Pay scheme
Other
Salary
£14.40 an hour
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
VP5259BEA7
Job locations
Ilford
IG4 5LN
United Kingdom
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