Care Assistant

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

Job summary

A nationwide care provider is seeking a Mobile Care Assistant to provide personal and domestic services to older adults in Nailsea. The role involves supporting individual homeowners, maintaining communal areas, and assisting with social activities. Candidates should possess strong interpersonal skills and a full UK driving licence, with flexibility to work varying hours. Benefits include a competitive hourly rate, bonus opportunities, and professional development offerings.

Benefits

£500 bonus after probation

Hourly rate of £14.50 plus extra for evenings/weekends

Up to 28 days holiday, pro rata

Life insurance and company pension

Professional development training

Employee assistance programme

Staff referral scheme

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a care environment is ideal but not essential.
• Must have a valid full UK driving licence.
• Flexibility to work early mornings, late shifts, and alternate weekends.

Responsibilities

• Provide personalised care including daily activities and medication assistance.
• Maintain communal areas to a high standard.
• Assist homeowners with social activities and appointments.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Empathy

Time management

Education

Level 2 health and social care (preferred)

Job description

Location: Across Nailsea & Surrounding areas - A valid full UK driving licence and use of your own vehicle is essential to be considered for this role. Travel expenses covered, mileage paid at 45p per mile.

Are you compassionate, proactive, and eager to make a difference in the lives of older adults? Join McCarthy Stone as a Mobile Care Assistant and play a key role in enhancing the quality of life for our homeowners in our beautiful purpose built developments.

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 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. This is a mobile field-based role to grow our care service so there is a requirement to travel between our developments and parking will be available at each site.

Key Responsibilities

• 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.
• Social Support: To assist homeowners with social activities, transport arrangements, and attending appointments, enhancing their overall well‑being and social connections.
• Travel Expenses Covered: Use your personal car for work with all travel expenses fully reimbursed and parking available on site. Mileage is paid at 45p 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.
• Driving Licence: This is a field-based role, so a valid full UK driving licence is required, 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.

Benefits

• Receive a £500 bonus when you pass probation.
• Hourly rate: £14.50 per hour, plus earn up to an additional £1.30 for working evening and weekend hours.
• Hours: Up to 15 hours per week on a rota basis that will include mornings, evenings and alternate weekends.
• Professional Development: We support your growth with training opportunities, including the chance to work towards a Diploma in Health and Social Care and to progress to a senior care assistant role if that is of interest.
• Up to 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.
• Impactful Work: Enjoy the satisfaction of making a meaningful difference in the lives of older adults every day.
• The opportunity to earn extra income from our staff referral scheme (Up to £500 per referral).