At a Glance
- Tasks: Provide personalised care, assist with daily activities, and maintain communal areas.
- Company: Join a team dedicated to enhancing the lives of older adults across Tamworth.
- Benefits: Earn £14.50 per hour plus additional pay for evenings and weekends, with travel expenses covered.
- Other info: Work up to 35 hours per week on a rota basis, including mornings and alternate weekends.
- Why this job: Make a meaningful difference in the lives of older adults while enjoying professional development opportunities.
- Qualifications: Previous experience in a care environment and a Level 2 Health and Social Care qualification preferred.
The predicted salary is between 14.5 - 14.5 £ per hour.
Location: Across Tamworth and surrounding area – A valid full UK driving licence and use of your own vehicle is essential. Travel expenses covered, mileage paid at 43p per mile.
Hourly rate: £14.50 per hour, plus an extra 30p per hour for evening hours and an extra £1.30 for weekend hours.
Hours: Up to 35 hours per week on a rota basis that includes mornings, evenings and alternate weekends (may include some bank holidays) at times between 7am and 10pm.
Key Responsibilities
- Support Individual Homeowners: Provide personalised care, including help with daily activities, personal hygiene and medication assistance.
- Domestic: Maintain communal areas within our developments to a high standard, ensuring a clean, tidy and welcoming environment. Offer domestic support such as cleaning, shopping and managing household tasks.
- Social Support: Assist homeowners with social activities, transport arrangements and attending appointments, enhancing their overall well-being and social connections.
What We’re Looking For
- Skills & Experience: Ideally have previous experience in a care environment with a Level 2 Health and Social Care qualification. Training will be provided for anyone looking for a career change. Strong interpersonal skills, empathy and time-management abilities are essential.
- Driving Licence: Valid full UK driving licence and access to your own car; willingness to travel between developments.
- Flexibility: Ability to work on a rota basis that includes early mornings, late evenings and alternate weekends.
Why Join Us?
- Travel Expenses Covered: Use your personal car for work – all travel expenses reimbursed, parking available on site and mileage paid at 43p per mile.
- Uniform and mobile phone provided.
- Professional Development: Training opportunities, including the chance to work towards a Diploma in Health and Social Care and progress to a senior care assistant role.
- 28 days holiday (pro-rated if part-time), inclusive of bank holidays.
- Life insurance and company pension.
- Opportunities to stay in guest suites across all our developments UK wide.
- Discounts on apartment purchases for employees and immediate family.
- Management and leadership training and support with professional qualifications.
- 24/7 access to Employee Assist Programme and in-house Mental Health First Aiders.
- Impactful work: make a meaningful difference in the lives of older adults.
- Staff referral scheme: earn up to £500 per referral.
If you’re a caring, dedicated individual with a can-do attitude and passion for supporting older people, we’d love to hear from you. UK-based applicants only; sponsorship not available. Apply today to join a team that values your contribution and offers a rewarding career path.
Mobile Care & Support Assistant in Tamworth employer: McCarthy & Stone
This role is based in Tamworth, where you will receive travel expenses and mileage reimbursement at 43p per mile. The company offers professional development, including training towards a Diploma in Health and Social Care, and values impactful work that enhances the well-being of older adults.
