Care Assistant

McCarthy Stone; Bucknall; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee Assist Programme

Mental Health First Aiders

Staff referral bonus (£500)

Job summary

McCarthy Stone is seeking a compassionate Care Assistant to join our care team. The role combines personal care with domestic services, supporting homeowners across developments.

You will work with Field Care Supervisors, House Managers and the Registered Care Manager to deliver bespoke care and lifestyle services, including companionship and wellbeing activities. A valid full UK driving license and access to your own car are essential for travel between developments.

Qualifications

• Experience in a care environment preferred but full training provided.
• Strong interpersonal skills, empathy and time management are essential.
• Domestic or housekeeping experience welcomed.

Responsibilities

• Provide personalised care including help with daily activities, personal hygiene and medication assistance.
• Domestic support: clean, tidy and welcoming communal areas; assist with shopping and household tasks.
• Social support: assist with social activities, transport arrangements and appointments, enhancing wellbeing and social connections.
• Travel between developments is required; access to own car may be necessary.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Empathy

Time management

Care experience

Education

Level 2 Health and Social Care

Job description

Due to our evolving care and lifestyle delivery, we are looking for passionate Care Assistantto join our growing care team., About the Role: This is a dual role consisting of Personal Care and Domestic Services. You'll work closely with the Field Care Supervisor, House Managers and Registered Care Manager to deliver personal bespoke care and lifestyle services. This could be from assisting with personal care, household tasks to offering companionship and supporting wellbeing activities. There is the expectation to ensure communal areas are cleaned regularly too.,

• Support Individual Homeowners: To provide personalised care, including help with daily activities, personal hygiene, and medication assistance.
• Domestic: Maintain communal areas within our developments to a high standard, ensuring a clean, tidy, and welcoming environment for all homeowners. You will also offer domestic support for our homeowners, such as cleaning, shopping, and managing household tasks.
• Social Support: To assist homeowners with social activities, transport arrangements, and attending appointments, enhancing their overall well-being and social connections.
  A valid full UK driving license and use of your own vehicle is essential to be considered for this role. Travel expenses covered, mileage paid at 43p per mile., Skills & Experience: Ideally you will have previous experience in a care environment with a Level 2 Health and Social Care. However, this is not essential as we can provide full training for anyone looking for a career change. You must have strong interpersonal skills, empathy, and the ability to manage your time effectively. We welcome applications from people with domestic or housekeeping experience.
• Driving License: This is a field-based role, so a valid full UK driving license is required, and access to your own car along with a willingness to travel between developments.
• Flexibility: The ability to work on a rota basis that will include early mornings, lates and alternate weekends, and some bank holidays., If you're a caring, dedicated individual with a can-do attitude and a passion for supporting older people, we'd love to hear from you!
  Are you compassionate, proactive, and eager to make a difference in the lives of older adults? Join McCarthy Stone as a
  24/7 access to Employee Assist Programme (including counsellors and legal advisors) and access to inhouse Mental Health First Aiders
• Impactful Work: Enjoy the satisfaction of making a meaningful difference in the lives of older adults every day.
• The opportunity to earn extra incomefrom our staff referral scheme (Up to £500 per referral)