Care Assistant

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

Job summary

Ein führendes Unternehmen im Bereich der Altersversorgung sucht einen engagierten Care & Support Assistant, um das Wohlbefinden älterer Menschen zu fördern. In dieser Rolle bieten Sie individuelle Pflege und Unterstützung, die den Bewohnern hilft, ein erfülltes Leben zu führen. Mit einem Fokus auf Teamarbeit und exzellentem Kundenservice werden Sie aktiv an der Verbesserung der Lebensqualität der Senioren beteiligt sein. Diese Position bietet nicht nur eine Möglichkeit, einen positiven Einfluss zu haben, sondern auch zahlreiche Vorteile, einschließlich Schulungs- und Entwicklungsmöglichkeiten. Wenn Sie eine Leidenschaft für die Pflege haben und Teil eines unterstützenden Teams sein möchten, ist dies die perfekte Gelegenheit für Sie.

Benefits

28 Tage Urlaub inklusive Feiertage

Lebensversicherung

Unterstützung für berufliche Qualifikationen

Zugang zu Gästesuiten

Mitarbeiterrabatte auf Wohnungskäufe

24/7 Mitarbeiterunterstützungsprogramm

Qualifications

• Idealerweise Erfahrung in Pflege- oder Unterstützungsrollen.
• Engagement für das Wohlbefinden älterer Menschen.

Responsibilities

• Bereitstellung von individueller Pflege und Unterstützung für Bewohner.
• Hauswirtschaftliche Unterstützung und Förderung der Teilnahme an Aktivitäten.

Skills

Erfahrung in der Pflege oder Unterstützung

Ausgezeichnete Kundenservicefähigkeiten

Teamarbeit

Kommunikationsfähigkeiten

Education

QCF Health and Social Care (Adults) Level 2

Job description

McCarthy Stone Care & Support Assistant Role

McCarthy Stone is recruiting a professional Care & Support Assistant to join our team at the prestigious Bowes Lyon Court development in Poundbury, Dorset.

Built in 2016, Bowes Lyon Court is a Retirement Living Plus development with 62 apartments designed for the over 70s, offering excellent on-site facilities within beautiful grounds.

Salary and Benefits

Hourly rate: £12.80 per hour, with potential to earn up to an additional £1.30 for evening and weekend shifts.

McCarthy Stone offers a range of staff benefits, including:

• 28 days holiday inclusive of bank holidays (pro rata for part-time)
• 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, leadership training, and support for professional qualifications
• 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme, including access to counsellors and legal advisors, and in-house Mental Health First Aiders

About the Role

As a Care & Support Assistant, you will provide high-quality individual care to residents, supporting their wellbeing and independence. Your duties include housekeeping, domestic support, encouraging participation in activities, assisting with appointments, arranging transport, escorting visits, and helping with shopping. Every day offers diverse opportunities to make a positive impact using your people skills.

About You

• You are warm, friendly, and ideally have some experience in care or support roles.
• You are passionate about enhancing the wellbeing and happiness of older people and enjoy working as part of a team.
• You are committed to delivering excellent customer service.
• You are interested in working in the Health and Social Care sector and preferably hold a QCF Health and Social Care (Adults) Level 2 qualification; however, relevant experience and alternative qualifications will be considered.

Application Process

If you believe this could 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.

Equality and Diversity

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

Note: We do not offer sponsorship; only UK-based applications will be considered.

About Us

As the UK's leading developer and manager of retirement communities, we provide high-quality homes across over 545 developments, serving more than 24,200 residents as of January 2025.

We champion the wellbeing and happiness of older adults, helping our customers enjoy a better later life. In 2020, we launched the McCarthy Stone Charitable Foundation to support local causes aiding older people in need.

We are proud to be recognized as a Great Place to Work 2025 and on the Great Place to Work Wellbeing list.