VISSPO
Care Assistant (Days)
Get notified of more jobs like this · No spam, ever
How your CV stacks up
Upload your CV to see how well it fits this job role
?%
Job Description
The Care Assistant will play a vital role within Jewish Cares Care team at the Woodford Bridge Road service in Ilford, providing person-centred support that helps residents feel safe, respected, valued, and able to live well.
This permanent role offers £14.80 per hour and involves a two-week rolling rota, working four days in one week and two days in the next, with 12-hour shifts from 8am to 8pm, including some weekends. The postholder will support residents with personal care and daily routines, provide companionship and emotional support, encourage independence, choice, and dignity, and assist with meals, activities, and wellbeing. You will build positive relationships with residents, families, and colleagues while working as part of a supportive team. Previous care experience is not required, with full training and ongoing support provided.
Job Responsibilities
- 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 We're Looking For
Reasons to use Rodeo
Start with a chat, not a search bar
Grad scheme, placement, apprenticeship? Not sure what you want yet — that's fine. Your agent talks it through with you and turns "I have no idea" into a shortlist.
It searches the market for you
Every day your agent scans the market matching roles against what actually matters to you, not just keywords on a CV.
Only hits
No noise. No "maybe this fits." Just roles with a clear explanation of why they're right — and where to focus when applying.
You don't need to have worked in care before (although it's 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 You'll 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
You'll work on a two-week rolling rota:
- Week 1: 4 days
- Week 2: 2 days
- 12-hour shifts (8am-8pm), including some weekends
Why This Role Matters
For many of our residents, you'll be the person who brightens their day, supports them through challenges, and helps them feel safe, respected, and valued. That's a big responsibility—but also an incredibly rewarding one.
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.
Get help with your application
Your very own career expert that helps elevate your application to the next level.
Details
- Date posted: 03 October 2026
- Pay scheme: Other
- Salary: £14.80 an hour
- Contract: Permanent
- Working pattern: Full-time
- Reference number: VP8E63D11F
- Job locations: Ilford, IG4 5LN, United Kingdom
Employer Details
Employer name: Jewish Care
Address: Ilford, IG4 5LN, United Kingdom
Employer's website: https://careers.jewishcare.org/ (Opens in a new tab)
Person Specification
General Requirements
Essential
Please refer to job description above
Desirable
Please refer to job description above
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.
“It took my CV and asked me questions relevant to understanding what kind of jobs to suggest for me. Suggestions were almost perfect. Jobs were exactly what I’ve been looking for.”
Jessica, London
Location