Care and Support Assistant

McCarthy & Stone; Taunton; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

Une entreprise de premier plan développe et gère des communautés pour retraités, recherchant un Care Assistant à Taunton. Ce rôle consiste à fournir des soins individuels aux résidents, en promouvant leur bien-être et en leur suggérant des activités. Idéal pour une personne chaleureuse avec une expérience en soins ou un fort désir d'aider les autres.

Benefits

28 jours de congés payés

Formation en gestion et leadership

Accès 24/7 au programme d'aide aux employés

Qualifications

• Idéalement une expérience dans des environnements de soins ou de soutien.
• Passionné par le bien-être des personnes âgées.
• Engagement à fournir un excellent service client.

Responsibilities

• Fournir des soins de qualité aux résidents.
• Aider avec les tâches ménagères et encourager la participation à des activités.
• Aider les résidents à prendre des rendez-vous et organiser le transport.

Skills

Empathie

Travail en équipe

Service client

Education

Qualification QCF en soins de santé et sociaux de niveau 2

Job description

McCarthy Stone is 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 70s, who may or may not need care.

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

Hours: 16 hours per week

McCarthy Stone offers a wealth of support and benefits for 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 insurance and company pension
• Opportunities to stay in our guest suites across UK developments
• Discounts on apartment purchases for employees and immediate family
• Management and leadership training, plus support with professional qualifications
• 24/7 access to Employee Assistance Programme (including counsellors and legal advisors) and inhouse Mental Health First Aiders

About the role: As a Care Assistant, you will provide high-quality, individual care to our residents, enabling them to live well in later life. You will support with housekeeping, domestic tasks, and encourage residents to participate in activities that promote their health and wellbeing. Your duties will include helping residents book appointments, arrange transport, escort visits, and assist with shopping. Each day offers diverse opportunities to use your interpersonal skills to make a positive impact.

About you:

• You are a warm, friendly individual, ideally with some experience in care or support environments.
• You are passionate about enhancing the wellbeing and happiness of older people and enjoy teamwork in a busy setting.
• You are committed to delivering excellent customer service.
• You are interested in working in the Health and Social Care sector, preferably holding a QCF Health and Social Care (Adults) Level 2 qualification, though relevant experience and alternative qualifications will be considered.

Could this role be the perfect job for you? Apply now! All applications will be reviewed promptly, and we reserve the right to appoint before the closing date.

McCarthy Stone celebrates diversity and promotes equality and inclusion among colleagues. We welcome applications from all backgrounds and characteristics.

About Us:

As the UK’s leading developer and manager of retirement communities, we provide high-quality homes to exacting standards. By January 2025, McCarthy Stone operates over 545 developments across the UK, serving more than 24,200 residents.

We champion the role, wellbeing, and happiness of older people in society. Our mission is to help our customers enjoy a better later life, feeling more connected, recognized, and valued. In late 2020, we launched the McCarthy Stone Charitable Foundation to support local causes aiding older people in need across Britain.

We are proud to be certified as a Great Place to Work 2025 and to be listed on the Great Place to Work Wellbeing list!