Relief Care Assistant

Relief Care Assistant – Jewish Care, Barnet | £14.40 Per Hour

Job Opportunity: Relief Care Assistant

Employer: Jewish Care
Job Title: Relief Care Assistant
Location: Barnet, London, N11 3ND, United Kingdom
Salary: £14.40 per hour
Contract: Permanent
Working Pattern: Part-time / Relief / Bank
Hours: 12-hour shifts, 8:00am–8:00pm
Reference Number: VP33D901D6
Date Posted: 12 August 2026
Closing Date: 30 September 2026

Important Application Information

This is a Relief/Bank Care Assistant position working on a casual, as-and-when-required basis to cover staff absence.

Previous care experience is welcome but NOT essential. Jewish Care states that full training and ongoing support will be provided.

Salary: £14.40 per hour
Location: Barnet, London
Closing Date: 30 September 2026

About the Relief Care Assistant Role

Jewish Care is recruiting a compassionate and reliable Relief Care Assistant to join the care team at the Betty and Asher Loftus Centre in Barnet.

The successful candidate will provide person-centred support to residents, helping them with personal care, daily routines, meals, activities and general wellbeing.

This role is focused on more than simply completing care tasks. You will build positive relationships with residents and their families while helping residents maintain their dignity, independence, choice and quality of life.

What Does a Relief Care Assistant Do?

• Supporting residents with personal care and daily routines
• Providing companionship and emotional support
• Helping residents maintain their dignity and independence
• Encouraging residents to make choices about their daily lives
• Assisting with meals and mealtimes
• Supporting activities and wellbeing
• Building positive relationships with residents
• Communicating effectively with families and colleagues
• Working collaboratively with other members of the care team
• Supporting residents according to their individual needs and preferences
• Helping create a safe, welcoming and positive environment

Person-Centred Care

A major part of this position is getting to know residents as individuals.

You will be expected to understand what matters to each resident, their preferences, interests and personality, and use this understanding to provide personalised support.

The aim is to help residents feel safe, respected, valued, independent, included and supported.

Who Can Apply?

Jewish Care states that previous experience working in care is not essential.

The organisation is particularly interested in candidates who are:

• Kind and compassionate
• Patient and understanding
• Good listeners
• Reliable
• Positive in their approach
• Strong team players
• Comfortable supporting people with different needs
• Willing to learn
• Interested in developing a career in care

Working Pattern

This is a relief/bank position, meaning you will work on a casual, as-and-when-required basis to cover absence.

Week 1: 4 days
Week 2: 2 days

Shift: 8:00am–8:00pm

The role also includes some weekend working.

Salary and Benefits

Salary: £14.40 per hour

The employer highlights:

• Full training
• Ongoing support
• Career development opportunities
• Supportive working environment
• Opportunity to develop a career in care
• Opportunity to make a genuine difference to people’s lives

About Jewish Care

Jewish Care is a major health and social care charity serving the Jewish community across London and the South East.

The organisation provides residential care, nursing care, retirement living, community services, mental health support and social work.

Its approach is built around dignity, compassion and inclusion, with a focus on helping people live meaningful lives.

Why This Role Matters

As a Care Assistant, you could be the person who provides companionship, helps someone through a difficult moment, assists with their daily routine or brings positivity to their day.

For people looking to begin or develop a career in social care, the employer’s provision of training and ongoing support makes this vacancy worth considering.

Experience Required

Previous care experience: Not essential.

Jewish Care specifically states that applicants do not need to have worked in care previously.

The organisation is looking for people with compassion, patience, reliability, teamwork skills and a willingness to learn.

Essential Requirements

• Refer to the job description
• Compassionate and patient approach
• Good listening skills
• Positive attitude
• Reliability
• Ability to work as part of a team
• Willingness to learn and develop
• Comfortable supporting people with a range of needs

Desirable Requirements

• Refer to the job description
• Previous care experience is welcome but not essential

Sponsorship / Visa Information

Important: The vacancy information provided does not state that Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS) or Skilled Worker visa sponsorship is available for this position.

Applicants requiring visa sponsorship should not assume that sponsorship is available.

If sponsorship is important to you, check directly with Jewish Care before applying.

Job Location

Barnet, London
Postcode: N11 3ND
United Kingdom

Application Deadline

30 September 2026

Applicants should submit their applications before the stated closing date.

How to Apply

Interested candidates can apply through the official NHS Jobs vacancy.

Reference: VP33D901D6

Apply for the Relief Care Assistant position

Employer Website

Jewish Care Careers

Employer Contact

Recruiter: Julie Garrity
Email: resourcing@jcare.org

Key Vacancy Summary

Final Note for Applicants

This vacancy could be suitable for people who want to work in care and are looking for an opportunity where previous care experience is not essential.

The employer provides full training and ongoing support.

Because this is a relief/bank role with 12-hour shifts and some weekend working, applicants should carefully consider the working pattern before applying.