Domestic & Lifestyle Support

McCarthy Stone; Penrith; On-site; AUD 30,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Travel expenses reimbursed

Mileage paid

Uniform provided

Mobile phone

Company pension

Life insurance

Employee discounts

Payroll benefits

Job summary

McCarthy & Stone is seeking Mobile Domestic and Lifestyle Assistants to support homeowners in our Penrith-area developments. This field-based role requires travel between sites and a valid UK driving license with access to your own car.

You will provide both domestic and social support services, including cleaning, shopping, errands, and companionship. The position offers an hourly rate of £13.37, up to 35 hours per week on a rota including mornings, evenings, and alternate weekends.

Qualifications

• Experience in domestic or housekeeping roles is beneficial but training is provided.
• Valid full UK driving license and access to own car required.
• Willingness to travel between developments and work on a rota including mornings, evenings and weekends.

Responsibilities

• Domestic: maintain communal areas to a high standard; assist with cleaning, shopping and household tasks.
• Social support: assist homeowners with social activities, transport, and appointments.
• Provide personalised care including daily activities, personal hygiene, and medication assistance where needed.

Skills

Driving license

Customer care

Time management

Flexibility

Job description

Due to our evolving care and lifestyle delivery, we are looking for passionate Mobile Domestic and Lifestyle Assistants to join our growing care team.

Location: Penrith & Surrounding Area -A valid full UK driving license and use of your own vehicle is essential to be considered for this role. Travel expenses covered, mileage paid at 43p per mile.

Hourly rate:£13.37 per hour plus expenses

Hours:Up to 35 hours per weekon a rota basis that will include mornings, evenings and alternate weekends (may include some bank holidays) anytime between 7am to 10pm.

We do not offer sponsorship.

Are you compassionate, proactive, and eager to make a difference in the lives of older adults? Join McCarthy & Stone as a

Mobile Domestic Assistantand play a key role in enhancing the quality of life for our homeowners in our beautiful purpose-built developments.

About the Role:

This role consists of domestic services and independent living support. You’ll work closely with the Field Care Supervisor, House Managers and Registered Care Manager to deliver personal bespoke domestic and lifestyle services. This could be from assisting cleaning throughout our communal areas and within our homeowners’ apartments, household tasks such as laundry and shopping, to offering companionship and supporting wellbeing activities.

This is a mobile field-based role to grow our services so there isa requirement to travel between our developments.

Key Responsibilities:

Domestic:Maintain communal areas within our developments to a high standard, ensuring a clean, tidy, and welcoming environment for all homeowners. You will also offer domestic support for our homeowners, such as cleaning, shopping, and managing household tasks.

Social Support:To assist homeowners with social activities, transport arrangements, and attending appointments, enhancing their overall well-being and social connections.

If you are also willing to:

Support Individual Homeowners:To provide personalised care, including help with daily activities, personal hygiene, and medication assistance.

Then you may wish to be considered for our Care & Support roles which are £15.08 ph plus 43p mileage.

What We’re Looking For:

Skills & Experience:Ideally you will have previous experience in a domestic or housekeeping role. However, this is not essential as we can provide full training for anyone looking for a career change. You must have strong interpersonal skills, empathy, and the ability to manage your time effectively.

Driving License:This is a field-based role, so a valid full UK driving license is required, and access to your own car along with a willingness to travel between developments.

Flexibility:The ability to work on a rota basis that will include early mornings, lates and alternate weekends, and some bank holidays.

Why Join Us?

Travel Expenses Covered:Use your personal car for work with all travel expenses fully reimbursed and parking available on site. Mileage is paid at 43p per mile.

Uniform and mobile phoneprovided.

Professional Development:We support your growth with training opportunities, including the chance to work towards a Diploma in Health and Social Care and to progress to a senior care assistant role if that is of interest.

28 days holidaywhich includes your bank holidays (pro rata if you work part time hours.)

Life insurance

Company pension

Opportunitiesto stay in our guest suites across all our developments UK wide

Discountson apartment purchases for employees and immediate family

24/7 access to Employee Assist Programme(including counsellors and legal advisors) and access to inhouse Mental Health First Aiders

Impactful Work:Enjoy the satisfaction of making a meaningful difference in the lives of older adults every day.

The opportunity to earn extra incomefrom our staff referral scheme (Up to £500 per referral)

If you’re a caring, dedicated individual with a can-do attitude and a passion for supporting older people, we’d love to hear from you!

UK-based applicants only; sponsorship is not available.

At McCarthy & Stone, we celebrate diversity and promote equality and inclusion amongst our colleagues. We welcome applications from all, regardless of personal characteristics or background.

All applications will be reviewed as soon as they are received, and we hold the right to appoint before the closing date.