Care and Support Assistant

TN United Kingdom; New Alresford; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a compassionate Care and Support Assistant to enhance the lives of older residents at a beautiful estate. In this rewarding role, you will provide high-quality individual care, assist with daily activities, and support residents in maintaining their wellbeing. This position offers a chance to make a meaningful impact while enjoying a supportive work environment with numerous benefits. If you are passionate about helping others and thrive in a team setting, this opportunity could be the perfect fit for you.

Benefits

28 days holiday inclusive of bank holidays

Additional pay for evening and weekend hours

Life assurance

Company pension

Opportunities to stay in guest suites

Discounts on apartment purchases

Management and leadership training

24/7 access to Employee Assist Programme

Qualifications

• Experience in a care or support environment is ideal.
• Passion for improving the wellbeing of older people.

Responsibilities

• Provide individual care and support to residents.
• Assist with housekeeping and domestic support tasks.
• Encourage residents to participate in activities.

Skills

Customer Service

Caregiving

Teamwork

Communication

Education

QCF Health and Social Care (Adults) Level 2

Alternative qualifications and relevant experience

Job description

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Care and Support Assistant, New Alresford

Client:

McCarthy and Stone

Location:

New Alresford, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

EU work permit required:

Yes

Job Reference:

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Job Views:

37

Posted:

11.04.2025

Expiry Date:

26.05.2025

Job Description:

McCarthy Stone are looking for a professional Care and Support Assistant to join their team at their stunning estate Barnhill Court in Chipping Sodbury.

Base Salary: £11.96 per hour plus additional pay (see below)

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

1. 28 days holiday inclusive of bank holidays (pro rata if part time hours)
2. Up to an additional £1.30 for working evening and weekend hours
3. Life assurance
4. Company pension
5. Opportunities to stay in our guest suites across all our developments UK wide
6. Discounts on apartment purchases for employees and immediate family
7. Management and leadership training and support with professional qualifications
8. 24/7 access to Employee Assist Programme (including counsellors and legal advisors) and access to in-house Mental Health First Aiders

About the role: As a Care and 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 a 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 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?