Relief Care Assistant

Relief Care Assistants - Marram Green, Kessingland

£12.83 per hour

Various weekend and night hours and shifts available to cover absence, training and holiday

Ref: MG034

Looking for a flexible role that fits around your routine and life? Join us as a Relief Care Assistant and choose weekend and night shifts that work for you - because care should be as flexible as you are!

As an Orwell Care Assistant, you will enable our customers to maintain their dignity and independence and lead fulfilling lives. You'll play a vital role in the lives of our tenants, supporting them with everything they need to do to live well. You will work mostly alone in someone's home but will be part of a great care team for the benefit and wellbeing of all the tenants who live at the service.

Please note that we do

not offer visa sponsorship . Applicants must have the right to work in the UK and provide relevant documentation if appointed.

In caring for our customers, your main duties will include:

• providing personal care
• administration and storage of medication
• supporting people through temporary or terminal illness
• helping with eating and drinking
• light domestic duties such as bed making
• support with social, physical activities and mental stimulation such as hobbies and recreation

Evening and Night Shifts as detailed:

• 14:30pm - 22:00 pm
• 16:00pm - 22:00pm or
• 22:00pm - 07:00am

About You

You will be warm and friendly and have a natural caring nature, great sense of humour and a positive energy that brings a smile to people's faces.

Our customers' ideal candidates will:

• have a positive energy that brings smiles to people's faces
• be a great listener with a caring and supportive attitude
• want to make a difference every day
• focus on the individual and not the routine

Before you apply

Orwell is committed to safeguarding, safer recruitment and equality of opportunity.

This role is subject to an Enhanced DBS check with Adults' Barred List. Applicants who have lived or worked overseas within the last five years may also be required to provide a Statement of Good Conduct.

As a Disability Confident Leader, we are committed to creating an inclusive workplace where everyone can thrive. We actively encourage applications from all backgrounds and will make reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process where needed.

If you don't meet every requirement but feel you would be a great fit for the role, we'd still love to hear from you.

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