Care Assistant - Evening & Weekend Shifts (16 hrs/wk)

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

Job summary

A leading retirement community provider is seeking a Care Assistant to join their team in Chislehurst. This role involves delivering high-quality care and support to residents living in a retirement living environment. Responsibilities include assisting with daily activities, housekeeping, and promoting wellbeing. Candidates should have a warm personality, customer service skills, and a passion for caring for older individuals. A qualification in health and social care is preferred but not essential. Competitive hourly rates and benefits are offered.

Benefits

28 days holiday inclusive of bank holidays

Life insurance and company pension

Management and leadership training

24/7 access to Employee Assist Programme

Discounts on apartment purchases for employees

Qualifications

• Experience in a care or support environment is ideally required.
• Passion for making a difference to the wellbeing and happiness of older people.
• Willingness to work in a busy team setting.

Responsibilities

• Provide quality individual care to residents.
• Deliver housekeeping and domestic support.
• Encourage residents to participate in health and wellbeing activities.
• Assist with appointments and shopping.

Skills

Warm friendly individual

Experience in a care or support environment

Passionate about wellbeing of older people

Excellent customer service

Education

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

Job description

A leading retirement community provider is seeking a Care Assistant to join their team in Chislehurst. This role involves delivering high-quality care and support to residents living in a retirement living environment. Responsibilities include assisting with daily activities, housekeeping, and promoting wellbeing. Candidates should have a warm personality, customer service skills, and a passion for caring for older individuals. A qualification in health and social care is preferred but not essential. Competitive hourly rates and benefits are offered.