About this role
Job summary The Female Relief Night Care and Support Worker will play a key role within Jewish Cares Retirement Living Service, providing flexible overnight support to tenants living within our supported living communities. Working on a relief basis to cover absence and service needs, the postholder will help ensure tenants feel safe, comfortable, and supported throughout the night while promoting independence, dignity, and wellbeing. The role involves responding to tenant needs, carrying out welfare checks, providing personal care and medication support where required, maintaining accurate records, and creating a calm and reassuring environment. This is a rewarding opportunity for a compassionate care professional who enjoys building relationships and making a positive difference to the lives of older people.
Main duties of the job We are looking for a compassionate and reliable Female Relief Night Care and Support Worker to join our Retirement Living Service. Working overnight on a relief basis, you will provide care and support to tenants within their own homes, helping them feel safe, reassured, and valued throughout the night. You will support tenants with their individual needs, respond to requests for assistance, complete welfare checks, and provide practical and personal care support where required. This is an excellent opportunity for someone who is passionate about person-centred care, enjoys working independently, and wants to make a meaningful difference by helping older people maintain their independence and quality of life.
About us Jewish Care is the largest health and social care charity serving the Jewish community in London and the South East. Every week, our services support more than 12,000 people, delivered by over 1,200 dedicated colleagues across residential care, nursing, retirement living, community support, social work, and mental health services.
We provide care that is Jewish at heart, supporting older people and their families every step of the way while welcoming colleagues from all backgrounds. Guided by our values of Excellence, Integrity, Innovation, Compassion, and Inclusiveness, we are committed to delivering high-quality services where people feel valued, respected, and able to live meaningful lives.
Job description Job responsibilities
We are seeking a Night Care and Support Worker for our Pears Court Retirement Living Service.
At Jewish Care, we support people to live independently, with dignity and connection at the heart of everything we do. Our Retirement Living services offer a vibrant, supportive community where tenants can enjoy their independence, knowing care and support are there when needed.
This role is based on an average of 35 hours per week, worked across a two-week rolling rota. Night shifts run from 9:00pm to 7:00am.
The shift pattern is as follows:
Week 1: Saturday, Sunday, Thursday, Friday Week 2: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday
There is a genuine occupational requirement, in accordance with the Sex Discrimination Act 1974, for the postholder to be female.
About the role This isnt a typical care role.
As a Care & Support Worker, youll support tenants living in their own flatshelping them stay independent, connected, and in control of their lives. From practical support to companionship, youll build meaningful relationships and play a key role in creating a strong community.
What youll be doing Supporting tenants with personal care and daily living Promoting independence, choice, and dignity Building trusted relationships with tenants and their families Supporting wellbeing through social activities and community engagement Working with health and social care professionals to provide joined-up support Keeping accurate records and using care planning systems What were looking for Caring, compassionate, and respectful A great communicator who enjoys building relationships Reliable, organised, and able to work independently and as part of a team Comfortable supporting people with different needs, including dementia Willing to learn and develop Experience in care is helpful but not essentialwe provide full training.
What makes this role different Youll support people in their own homes, not a care home setting A strong focus on independence and choice A real sense of community and connection Opportunities to build long-term, meaningful relationships What youll get in return Full training and ongoing development A supportive, friendly team Opportunities to progress within health and social care A role where you can make a genuine difference every day Why this role matters For many of our tenants, youre the person who helps them stay independent, feel safe, and remain connected to their community. Your support helps them continue living life on their terms.
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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
Golders Green
NW11 9DQ
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://careers.jewishcare.org/ (Opens in a new tab)