Relief Care Assistant - Emily Bray House, Ipswich
Salary: £12.83 per hour
Ref: EBH052
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.

Looking for flexible work that makes a genuine difference?

At Emily Bray House, we're looking for compassionate and reliable Relief Care Assistants to join our friendly team. This is a flexible, bank-style role providing cover for annual leave, training, sickness absence and additional service needs.

As a Relief Care Assistant, you'll play an important role in helping people maintain their independence, dignity and quality of life within their own homes. Every day is different, and you'll be supporting people in a person-centred way that focuses on individual needs, choices and wellbeing.

Shift Availability

To meet the needs of the service, applicants must be able to work a variety of shifts, including:

• Early shifts:7:00am to 2:00pm
  
• Late shifts: 3:00pm to 10:00pm
  
• Waking night shifts:10:00pm to 7:30am
  

Flexibility to work both day and night shifts is essential.

What you'll be doing

As part of our care team, you'll support customers with a range of daily activities, including:

• Providing personal care with dignity and respect
  
• Supporting with medication administration and safe storage
  
• Assisting with eating and drinking
  
• Helping people remain independent in their own homes
  
• Supporting customers through periods of temporary or long-term illness
  
• Carrying out light household duties, including bed making and housekeeping
  
• Encouraging social interaction, hobbies, recreation and physical activities
  
• Promoting wellbeing, choice and independence at every opportunity
  

About You

We're looking for people who share our values and genuinely care about making a positive impact on the lives of others.

Our ideal candidates will:

• Be kind, compassionate and respectful
  
• Have a positive attitude and bring warmth and encouragement to others
  
• Be a great listener with a supportive and patient approach
  
• Enjoy building meaningful relationships with people
  
• Want to make a difference every day
  
• See the person, not the task
  
• Be reliable, adaptable and able to work independently
  
• Be comfortable working both day and night shifts
  

Previous care experience is welcomed but not essential. If you have the right values, attitude and commitment to supporting others, we'd love to hear from you.

To apply for this vacancy please head over to our careers page: https://ce1012li.webitrent.com/ce1012li_webrecruitment/wrd/run/etrec179gf.open?WVID=423400007P&LANG=USA&VACANCY_ID=88955100Ls

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.

For support with your application, please contact our Talent Team at work@orwell-housing.co.uk  or 01473 228782.

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