Care Assistant

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

Job summary

A retirement living provider in Fleet is seeking a Care Assistant to deliver high-quality support to elderly residents. In this part-time role, you will assist with housekeeping tasks and encourage residents to engage in activities promoting their wellbeing. Ideal candidates are warm-hearted with experience in care. The position offers an hourly rate of £14.12, plus potential earnings for evening and weekend shifts.

Qualifications

• Experience in a care or support environment preferred.
• Passion for enhancing the wellbeing of older people.
• Ability to work in a busy setting.

Responsibilities

• Deliver housekeeping and domestic support.
• Encourage participation in health and wellbeing activities.
• Help residents with appointments and shopping.

Skills

Warm, friendly demeanor

Excellent customer service

Teamwork

Education

QCF Health and Social Care Level 2

Job description

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.

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver housekeeping and domestic support across the general estate, including apartment cleans.
• Support and encourage residents to take part in a wide range of activities that support their health and wellbeing.
• Help residents book appointments, arrange transport, escort on visits and assist with shopping.

Requirements

• Warm, friendly individual with ideally some experience of working in a care or support environment.
• Passion for making a difference to the wellbeing and happiness of older people and enjoy working as part of team in a busy work setting.
• Driven to deliver excellent customer service.
• Wants 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 an alternative qualifications and relevant experience.

Location & Details

McCarthy Stone are recruiting a Care Assistant to join the team at our Kings Place development in Fleet, Hampshire. Built in 2018, Kings Place is a Retirement Living Plus development that consists of 63 apartments with the over 70's in mind, providing excellent on-site facilities and set within beautiful grounds.

Compensation

Hourly rate: £14.12 per hour, plus earn up to an additional £1.30 for working evening and weekend hours.

Hours

Part time – 18 per week.