Care and Support Assistant

TN United Kingdom; Kenilworth; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

An established industry player in the care sector is seeking a dedicated Care and Support Assistant to join their team in a modern environment. This role offers the unique opportunity to work closely with residents, providing essential support and companionship. With a focus on enhancing the wellbeing of older individuals, you'll engage in meaningful activities, assist with daily tasks, and ensure a comfortable living experience. Enjoy a rewarding career with comprehensive training and support, all while making a positive impact on the lives of others. If you're passionate about care and customer service, this position is perfect for you.

Benefits

28 days holiday inclusive of bank holidays

Life assurance

Company pension

Discounts on apartment purchases

Access to benefits platform

Management and leadership training

24/7 Employee Assist Programme

Fully funded study opportunities

Qualifications

• Minimum of 1 year of UK Health and Social care experience.
• Warm and friendly individual with care or support experience.

Responsibilities

• Provide individual care to residents enabling them to live well.
• Deliver housekeeping and domestic support across the estate.

Skills

Health and Social Care Experience

Customer Service

People Skills

Education

QCF Health and Social Care Level 2

Alternative Qualifications

Job description

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How would you love a care role where all your clients are in one place?

No travelling in between

Gorgeous modern environment to work in

Great colleagues to work with and learn from

Get paid whilst you train!

McCarthy Stone are looking for a professional Care and Support Assistant, with some domestic duties, to join their amazing team at our Wilton Court development in Kenilworth, Warwickshire.

Hours: 16 hours per week, which can include a mixture of weekdays and weekends all year round.

Base Salary: £11.96 up to £13.26* per hour for working evening and weekend hours

McCarthy Stone have a wealth of support and benefits for their staff. These include:

• 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
• Access to benefits platform offering discounted Gift Cards and eGifts providing discounts on a number of leading brands including restaurants and supermarkets
• 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
• Get paid whilst you learn! Fully funded opportunities to study for an Adult Care Worker Level 2 or Lead Adult Care Worker Level 3 (subject to eligibility and criteria).

About the role: As a Care 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 located within an easily commutable distance from our estate.
• Preferably have minimum of 1 year of UK Health and Social care experience
• 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.

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?