Care Assistant

McCarthy Stone; City Of London; On-site; Part time

Job summary

A retirement living company is seeking a Care Assistant to provide exceptional care to residents at their development in Chislehurst Bromley. This role involves supporting residents with daily activities and maintaining a homely environment. Candidates should be warm, friendly, and passionate about improving the wellbeing of older individuals. A QCF qualification in Health and Social Care is preferred but not mandatory. Attractive benefits include 28 days holiday, life insurance, and access to employee assistance programs.

Benefits

28 days holiday

Life insurance and company pension

Training and support for professional qualifications

Discounts on apartment purchases

24/7 access to Employee Assistance Programme

Qualifications

• Demonstrated experience in a care or support environment is preferable.
• A strong desire to improve the wellbeing of older individuals is essential.
• Ability to work in a team and a busy environment.

Responsibilities

• Provide individual care to residents, enhancing their quality of life.
• Assist residents with booking appointments and shopping.
• Deliver housekeeping and domestic support throughout the estate.

Skills

Experience in care or support environment

Excellent customer service

Teamwork

Passion for elderly care

Education

QCF Health and Social Care (Adults) Level 2 or equivalent

Job description

McCarthy Stone are looking for a professional Care Assistant to join the team at our Shepherds House Retirement Living Plus development in Chislehurst Bromley.

Built in 2018 and consisting of 40 apartments, Shepherds House encourages independent living for the over 70s that may or may not need care.

Hourly rate: 13.61 per hour plus up to an additional £1.30 for working evenings and weekends.

Hours: 16 hours per week.

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 although consideration will be given to a candidate with alternative qualifications 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 inhouse Mental Health First Aiders

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 celebrates diversity and promotes equality and inclusion amongst our colleagues. We welcome applications from all regardless of personal characteristics or background.