Care Assistant

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

Job summary

A leading care home operator in Bristol is seeking a dedicated Care Assistant to provide high-quality support to residents in their later years. The role involves housekeeping, assisting with activities, and promoting the wellbeing of older individuals. Candidates should have a friendly disposition and ideally possess a QCF Level 2 qualification in Health and Social Care. The position includes various benefits, including holidays and insurance coverage, with a competitive hourly rate of £12.80 and additional pay for shifts.

Benefits

28 days holiday inclusive of bank holidays

Life insurance and company pension

Management and leadership training

Qualifications

• Warm friendly individual with experience in a care environment.
• Passion for making a difference to older people’s wellbeing.
• Driven to deliver excellent customer service.

Responsibilities

• Provide highest quality individual care to residents.
• Deliver housekeeping and domestic support across the estate.
• Support residents in their daily activities and appointments.

Skills

Senior Care

Nursing Home Experience

Hospital Experience

Acute Care

Basic Math

Computer Skills

Caregiving

Vital Signs Experience

Medical Terminology

Rota Management

Mentoring

Leadership Skill

Education

QCF Health and Social Care (Adults) Level 2

Job description

McCarthy Stone are recruiting a professional Care Assistant to join the team at our prestigious Magpie Court development in Hanham Bristol.

Hourly Rate

£12.80 per hour plus up to £1.30 for evening and weekend shifts.

Hours

12 hours per week on a rota basis.

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 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, though consideration will be given to a candidate with an alternative qualification and relevant experience.

Benefits

• 28 days holiday inclusive of bank holidays (pro rata if part time 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 in‑house Mental Health First Aiders
• 24 days annual leave
• Pension plan
• Life assurance
• Employee assistance helpline
• Health screening
• Eyecare voucher scheme
• Long service award

Application & Equality

Could this role be the perfect job for you? Apply now! All applications will be reviewed 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.

We do not offer sponsorship; we will only be considering UK based applications.

About Us

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

We believe in championing the role wellbeing and happiness of older people in society. We help our customers have a better later life so they feel more connected, recognised and valued. Since late 2020 we launched the McCarthy Stone Charitable Foundation to support local causes that help older people in need across Britain.

We are proud to have been certified as a Great Place to Work 2025 as well as making the Great Place to Work Wellbeing list!

Key Skills

Senior Care, Nursing Home Experience, Hospital Experience, Acute Care, Basic Math, Computer Skills, Caregiving, Vital Signs Experience, Medical Terminology, Rota Management, Mentoring, Leadership Skill

Employment Type

Unclear

Experience

Years

Vacancy

1