Care and Support Assistant

McCarthy and Stone; Henley-on-Thames; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

McCarthy Stone seeks a Care and Support Assistant at Albert Court, Henley-on-Thames, to deliver high-quality care to residents. Candidates should be warm, friendly, and passionate about elderly wellbeing, with Customer Service skills being key. This rewarding position offers comprehensive training and development opportunities along with a salary of £12.34 per hour, plus additional benefits.

Benefits

28 days holiday (pro rata if part-time)

Life assurance

Company pension

Training and professional qualification support

Employee Assistance Programme access

Qualifications

• Warm and friendly demeanor, ideally with experience in care.
• Passionate about improving elderly wellbeing.
• Strong focus on delivering excellent customer service.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality individual care to residents.
• Assist with housekeeping, domestic support, and appointments.
• Support residents' activities and escort them on visits.

Skills

Customer Service

Teamwork

Communication

Education

QCF Health and Social Care (Adults) Level 2

Job description

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Care and Support Assistant, Henley-on-Thames

Client:

McCarthy and Stone

Location:

Henley-on-Thames, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

EU work permit required:

Yes

Job Reference:

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Job Views:

34

Posted:

22.06.2025

Expiry Date:

06.08.2025

Job Description:

McCarthy Stone is looking for a professional Care and Support Assistant to join their team at their stunning estate Albert Court in Henley-on-Thames.

Base Salary: £12.34 per hour plus additional pay (see below)

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)
• Up to an additional £1.30 for evening and weekend hours
• Life assurance
• Company pension
• Opportunities to stay in guest suites across developments UK-wide
• Discounts on apartment purchases for employees and immediate family
• Management and leadership training and professional qualification support
• 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 and Support Assistant, you will provide high-quality individual care to residents, enabling them to live well in later life. Your duties will include housekeeping, domestic support, supporting residents' activities, assisting with appointments, transport, shopping, and escorting them on visits. Every day will be diverse, offering opportunities to make a real difference using your people skills.

About you:

You should be warm and friendly, ideally with some experience in care or support. You should be passionate about improving the wellbeing of older people and enjoy teamwork. Delivering excellent customer service is essential. A QCF Health and Social Care (Adults) Level 2 qualification is preferred, but relevant experience and alternative qualifications will be considered.

McCarthy Stone is recognized as a great place to work! This rewarding role offers a fulfilling career where you can positively impact the lives of older people.

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