Care and Support Assistant

McCarthy and Stone; Basingstoke; On-site; Full time

Job summary

Join McCarthy Stone as a Care and Support Assistant at Lady Susan Court in Basingstoke. You will provide high-quality support to residents while enjoying a rewarding career with competitive pay and excellent benefits. Embrace an opportunity to enhance the lives of older adults in this esteemed retirement living community.

Benefits

28 days holiday (pro-rata for part-time)

Life Assurance

Company Pension

Discounts on apartment purchases

24/7 Employee Assistance Programme

Access to in-house Mental Health First Aiders

Management and leadership training

Professional qualification support

Opportunities to stay in guest suites

Qualifications

• Experience in care or support environments preferred.
• Passion for enhancing the wellbeing of older people.
• Willingness to obtain relevant qualifications.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality individual care to residents.
• Assist with housekeeping, appointments, and transport.
• Encourage participation in activities.

Skills

Customer Service

Teamwork

Friendliness

Care Experience

Education

QCF Level 2 in Health and Social Care (Adults)

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Care and Support Assistant at McCarthy Stone

McCarthy Stone is seeking a professional Care and Support Assistant to join their team at the stunning Lady Susan Court estate in Basingstoke.

Lady Susan Court is a purpose-built Retirement Living Plus development, built by McCarthy Stone.

Salary and Benefits:

• Base Salary: £11.58 per hour plus additional pay (see below)
• 28 days holiday inclusive of bank holidays (pro-rata for part-time)
• Up to an additional £1.30 for evening and weekend hours
• Life assurance
• Company pension
• Opportunities to stay in guest suites across UK developments
• Discounts on apartment purchases for employees and immediate family
• Management and leadership training, professional qualification support
• 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme, including counsellors and legal advisors
• Access to in-house Mental Health First Aiders

About the role:

You will provide high-quality individual care to residents, supporting their health and wellbeing. Responsibilities include housekeeping, domestic support, assisting residents with appointments, transport, shopping, and encouraging participation in activities. Every day offers diverse opportunities to make a positive difference.

About you:

• A warm, friendly individual with some experience in care or support environments
• Passionate about enhancing the wellbeing of older people
• Enjoy working as part of a team in a busy setting
• Committed to delivering excellent customer service
• Possess or be willing to obtain a QCF Level 2 in Health and Social Care (Adults), or relevant qualifications and experience

McCarthy Stone is recognized as a great place to work. This rewarding role offers a meaningful career where you can make a difference in the lives of older adults.

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