Care and Support Assistant

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

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Care Assistant to join their team in Taunton. This role involves providing essential care and support to residents, ensuring they live their later years comfortably and happily. You will engage with residents, assist with daily activities, and promote their overall wellbeing. The company values diversity and offers a supportive environment with numerous benefits, including life insurance and professional training opportunities. If you have a passion for making a positive impact in the health sector, this could be the perfect opportunity for you.

Benefits

28 days holiday inclusive of bank holidays

Life insurance

Company pension

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 high-quality individual care to residents.
• Support residents in activities that promote health and wellbeing.

Skills

Customer Service

Interpersonal Skills

Caregiving

Education

QCF Health and Social Care (Adults) Level 2

Relevant Experience in Care

Job description

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McCarthy Stone are looking for a professional Care Assistant to join the team at our Ellisfields Court development in Taunton, Somerset.

Built in 2014 and consisting of 58 apartments, Ellisfields Court encourages independent living for the over 70's that may, or may not need care.

Hourly rate: £12.39 per hour, plus earn up to an additional £1.30 for working evenings and weekends.

Hours: 16 hours per week

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 insurance and 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 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.

Could thisrole be the perfect job for you?All applications will bereviewed as soon as they are received, and we hold the right to appoint before the closing date.

McCarthy Stone celebrate diversity and promote equality and inclusion amongst our colleagues. We welcome applications from all, regardless of personal characteristics or background.