Relief Care and Support Assistant

Overview

As a Relief Care Assistant, you\’ll deliver high-quality, person-centred care. Your role will include:

Responsibilities

• Supporting residents with personal care and daily routines
• Organising and joining in with activities
• Booking appointments and helping with practical tasks
• Escorting residents on outings and appointments
• Being a consistent, friendly presence in residents\’ lives
• Light cleaning and domestic duties

Qualifications

• Warm, friendly, and passionate about supporting older adults
• A team player who is reliable and willing to learn
• Over 18 years old and preferably able to drive but not essential
• Experience in care or a Health & Social Care Level 2 qualification is beneficial, but not required

Apply and About Us

Apply Today. Start a fulfilling and flexible care career with McCarthy Stone, a top UK employer committed to diversity, inclusion, and high-quality support. Apply now to join our caring community. Please note: We can only consider applications from candidates currently living in the UK.

As the UK\’s leading developer and manager of retirement communities, we provide high quality homes to exacting specifications. McCarthy Stone operates 475 developments across the UK for more than 20,000 people. We champion the role, wellbeing and happiness of older people in society and launched the McCarthy Stone Charitable Foundation in late 2020 to support local causes that help older people in need across Britain. We are proud to have been certified as a Great Place to Work in 2022 and to have been recognised for wellbeing.

Why Join McCarthy Stone

• No Travel Required – Work in one location (Poppy Court) with no community rounds
• Modern, Inspiring Workplace – A comfortable and welcoming place to work
• Competitive Pay – £12.39 per hour, up to £13.69 for some evening/weekend shifts
• Paid Training – Learn on the job with full support
• Supportive Team – Be part of a compassionate, professional care team

What We Offer

• Competitive hourly rate with enhancements for unsocial hours
• Company pension and life assurance
• Discounted stays in McCarthy Stone apartments
• 24/7 counselling and wellbeing support
• Access to our exclusive employee discounts platform