Care and Support Assistant

Parkinson's UK; Burgess Hill; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Ein führendes Unternehmen im Bereich der Altersversorgung sucht einen engagierten Care & Support Assistant für die Unterstützung älterer Menschen. In dieser Rolle bieten Sie individuelle Pflege und Unterstützung, um den Bewohnern ein besseres Leben im Alter zu ermöglichen. Sie werden in einem dynamischen Team arbeiten, das sich leidenschaftlich für das Wohlbefinden der älteren Generation einsetzt. Mit einer Vielzahl von Aufgaben, die von Hauswirtschaft bis zur Organisation von Transporten reichen, haben Sie die Möglichkeit, einen echten Unterschied im Leben der Menschen zu machen. Wenn Sie eine positive Einstellung und den Wunsch haben, in der Gesundheits- und Sozialpflege tätig zu sein, könnte dies die perfekte Gelegenheit für Sie sein.

Benefits

28 Tage Urlaub

Lebensversicherung

Betriebliche Altersversorgung

Schulungen für Management und Führung

Zugang zu Mitarbeiterunterstützungsprogrammen

Qualifications

• Idealerweise Erfahrung in Pflege- oder Unterstützungsumgebungen.
• Engagement für das Wohlbefinden älterer Menschen.

Responsibilities

• Bereitstellung individueller Pflege für Bewohner.
• Unterstützung bei Aktivitäten zur Förderung von Gesundheit und Wohlbefinden.

Skills

Erfahrung im Pflegebereich

Teamarbeit

Kundenservice

Einfühlungsvermögen

Education

QCF Health and Social Care (Adults) Level 2

Job description

McCarthy Stone is 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 staff, including:

• 28 days holiday inclusive of bank holidays (pro rata if part-time)
• Life insurance and company pension
• Opportunities to stay in guest suites across all 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 Assistance Programme (including counsellors and legal advisors) and in-house Mental Health First Aiders

About the role: As a Care & Support Assistant, you will provide high-quality individual care to our residents, enabling them to live well in later life. Your duties will include housekeeping, domestic support, supporting residents in activities that promote health and wellbeing, helping with appointments, arranging transport, escorting visits, and assisting with shopping. Every day offers variety and the chance to make a real difference using your people skills.

About you:

• You are warm, friendly, and ideally have some experience in care or support environments.
• You are passionate about enhancing the wellbeing and happiness of older people and enjoy teamwork in a busy setting.
• You are committed to delivering excellent customer service.
• You are interested in working in the Health and Social Care sector and preferably hold a QCF Health and Social Care (Adults) Level 2 qualification, though relevant experience and alternative qualifications will be considered.

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

McCarthy Stone celebrates diversity and promotes equality and inclusion. We welcome applications from all backgrounds and personal characteristics.

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 across the country. By January 2025, we will operate over 545 developments for more than 24,200 residents.

We champion the role, wellbeing, and happiness of older people, helping our customers enjoy a better later life by feeling connected, recognized, and valued. In late 2020, we launched the McCarthy Stone Charitable Foundation 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 feature on the Great Place to Work Wellbeing list!