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Jewish Care Care Assistant (Nights)

The closing date is 30 November 2026

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Job summary

As a Care Assistant (Nights) at Jewish Care, you will play an important role in ensuring residents feel safe, comfortable, respected and supported throughout the night. You will provide person-centred care to older people, helping with personal care and daily routines while offering companionship and emotional reassurance. You will promote residents dignity, independence, choice and wellbeing, recognising each persons individual needs, preferences and circumstances. Working closely with colleagues, you will contribute to a welcoming and supportive care environment where residents feel valued and receive high-quality care. Your kindness, attentiveness and commitment will help make a meaningful difference to residents lives, providing reassurance and continuity of care during the night.

Main duties of the job

Looking for a rewarding role where the care you provide genuinely matters? Join Jewish Care as a Care Assistant (Nights) and help make a positive difference to residents every day. You will build meaningful relationships, provide practical and emotional support, and help residents feel comfortable, valued and cared for throughout the night. We are looking for kind, patient and reliable people who enjoy working as part of a team, listen with empathy and treat everyone with dignity and respect. Previous care experience is welcome but not essential, as full training and ongoing support are provided. If you have a positive attitude, a willingness to learn and a genuine passion for helping others, we would love to hear from you. Join a supportive team where your contribution makes a real 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. When you join Jewish Care, you become part of a team dedicated to making a positive difference, building meaningful relationships and helping people feel valued, respected and supported.

Details

Date posted

27 October 2026

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£14.80 an hour

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

VP36A99E01

Job locations

Ilford

IG4 5LN

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

Our multi-award-winning organisation is looking to recruit a Night 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 night shifts Week 2: 3 night shifts 12-hour shifts (8pm8am), including some weekends Average of 42 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.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Our multi-award-winning organisation is looking to recruit a Night 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 night shifts Week 2: 3 night shifts 12-hour shifts (8pm8am), including some weekends Average of 42 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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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

[email protected]

Details

Date posted

27 October 2026

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£14.80 an hour

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

VP36A99E01

Job locations

Ilford

IG4 5LN

United Kingdom

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