Care and Support Assistant

McCarthy & Stone; Burgess Hill; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

McCarthy Stone recherche un Assistant de Soins et de Soutien pour son développement à Burgess Hill. Le poste inclut la fourniture de soins personnalisés aux résidents, en veillant à leur bien-être tout en offrant un soutien dans les activités quotidiennes. Ce rôle exige une personne chaleureuse et passionnée par l'assistance aux personnes âgées, avec une forte orientation vers le service client.

Benefits

28 jours de congés (prorata pour le temps partiel)

Assurance vie et retraite

Formations en leadership et soutien pour qualifications professionnelles

Accès 24/7 à des programmes d'assistance

Réductions sur les achats d'appartements

Qualifications

• Expérience dans un environnement de soins ou de soutien souhaitée.
• Passion pour le bien-être et le bonheur des personnes âgées.
• Engagement à fournir un excellent service client.

Responsibilities

• Fournir des soins de qualité aux résidents pour assurer leur bien-être.
• Offrir du soutien dans les activités quotidiennes et aider à la planification des soins.
• Effectuer des tâches ménagères, y compris le nettoyage des appartements.

Skills

Compassion

Teamwork

Customer Service

Education

QCF Health and Social Care (Adults) Level 2

Job description

McCarthy Stone are recruiting a professional Care & Support Assistant to join the team at our prestigious Corbett Court development in Burgess Hill, West Sussex.

Hourly rate: £12.39 per hour, plus earn up to an additional £1.30 for working evening and weekend shifts.

McCarthy Stone offers a wealth of support and benefits for their staff, including:

• 28 days holiday inclusive of bank holidays (pro rata if part-time)
• Life insurance and company pension
• Opportunities to stay in our guest suites across all UK developments
• Discounts on apartment purchases for employees and immediate family
• Management and leadership training and support with professional qualifications
• 24/7 access to Employee Assistance Programme (including counsellors and legal advisors) and access to in-house Mental Health First Aiders

About the role: As a Care & Support Assistant, you will provide the highest quality of individual care to our residents, enabling them to live well in later life. You will deliver housekeeping and domestic support across the estate, including apartment cleans. Your duties will be varied and include supporting residents in activities that promote their health and wellbeing, helping them book appointments, arranging transport, escorting visits, and assisting with shopping. Every day will be diverse, providing you the opportunity to use your people skills to make a real difference.

About you:

• You will be a warm, friendly individual with some experience in a care or support environment.
• You will have a passion for enhancing the wellbeing and happiness of older people and enjoy working as part of a team in a busy setting.
• You will be committed to delivering excellent customer service.
• You will want to work in the Health and Social Care sector and preferably hold a QCF Health and Social Care (Adults) Level 2 qualification, although consideration will be given to candidates with alternative qualifications and relevant experience.

Could this role be the perfect job for you? Apply now! All applications will be reviewed as they are received, and we reserve the right to appoint before the closing date.

McCarthy Stone celebrates diversity and promotes equality and inclusion among our colleagues. We welcome applications from all, regardless of personal characteristics or background.

We do not offer sponsorship; only UK-based applications will be considered.

About Us

As the UK’s leading developer and manager of retirement communities, we provide high-quality homes to exacting standards. As of January 2025, McCarthy Stone operates over 545 developments across the UK, serving more than 24,200 residents.

We are committed to championing the role, wellbeing, and happiness of older people. We launched the McCarthy Stone Charitable Foundation in late 2020 to support local causes aiding older people in need across Britain.

We are proud to be certified as a Great Place to Work 2025 and to be listed on the Great Place to Work Wellbeing list!