Care and Support Assistant

McCarthy and Stone; Cardiff; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A reputable care provider is seeking a Care & Support Assistant in Cardiff. You will provide high-quality individual care to enhance the lives of older residents, perform housekeeping tasks, and support their engagement in activities. Ideal candidates will possess a caring nature and ideally have a relevant qualification. This role offers competitive pay, benefits including holiday entitlement and training opportunities, creating a rewarding environment where your contribution truly matters.

Benefits

28 days holiday inclusive of bank holidays

Up to an additional £1.30 for evening/weekend work

Life assurance

Company pension

Employee Assist Programme

Management and leadership training

Qualifications

• Experience in a care or support environment is preferred.
• Passion for enhancing the wellbeing of older people.
• Ability to work as part of a team in a busy setting.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality individual care to residents.
• Deliver housekeeping and domestic support across the estate.
• Encourage residents to partake in activities for health and wellbeing.
• Assist with appointments, transport arrangements, and shopping.

Skills

Warmth and friendliness

Customer service orientation

Experience in care or support environment

Education

QCF Health and Social Care (Adults) Level 2 qualification

Job description

McCarthy Stone are looking for a professional Care & Support Assistant to join their team at their stunning estate Thomas Court in Cardiff.

Base Salary : £11.58 per hour plus additional pay (see below)

Hours : 18 per week

Benefits

• 28 days holiday inclusive of bank holidays (pro rata if part time hours)
• Up to an additional £1.30 for working evening and weekend hours
• Life assurance
• Company pension
• Opportunities to stay in our 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 (including counsellors and legal advisors) and access to inhouse 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 later life well. You will deliver housekeeping and domestic support across the general estate, including apartment cleans. Duties will be varied and include supporting and encouraging our residents to take part in a wide range of activities that support their health and wellbeing. You will help them to book appointments, arrange transport and where necessary, escort them on visits and assist with their shopping. Every day will be diverse, and you’ll have the opportunity to use your people skills to make a real difference.

About you

You will be a warm, friendly individual with ideally some experience of working in a care or support environment.

You will have a passion for making a difference to the wellbeing and happiness of older people and enjoy working as part of team in a busy work setting.

You will be driven to deliver excellent customer service.

You will want to work in the Health and Social care sector and preferably have a QCF Health and Social Care (Adults) Level 2 qualification, although consideration will be given to a candidate with an alternative qualifications and relevant experience.

Why join?

McCarthy Stone has been officially recognised as a great place to work! This is a hugely rewarding role and a career to be proud of, where every day you will go home knowing you made a positive difference to the lives of older people.

Could this role be the perfect job for you?