Care Assistant — Retirement Living (Evening/Weekend Pay)

McCarthy & Stone Ltd; Dorchester; On-site; GBP 37,195,000 - 52,349,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

28 days holiday incl. bank holidays (p

Life insurance and company pension

Guest suites across UK wide

Discounts on apartment purchases

Leadership training and professional资格

Employee Assist Programme and Mental H

Job summary

McCarthy & Stone Ltd in Poundbury, Dorset, is recruiting a Care Assistant to join the Bowes Lyon Court team. You will provide high-quality personal care and support residents with daily living, housekeeping, and activity participation.

The role offers flexible hours—full-time or part-time—with an hourly rate of £13.70 plus up to £1.30 extra for evenings and weekends. On-site duties include helping residents book appointments, arrange transport, and escort visits as needed.

Qualifications

• Warm, friendly caregiver with experience in care or support environments.
• Passion for improving wellbeing and happiness of older people.
• Ability to deliver high-quality customer service and resident support.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality personal care and support to residents.
• Carry out housekeeping and domestic tasks across the estate, including apartment cleans.
• Encourage participation in activities to promote health and wellbeing.
• Help residents book appointments and arrange transport; escort visits when needed.

Skills

Care experience

Customer service

Team player

Wellbeing of older people

Education

QCF Health and Social Care (Adults) Level 2

Job description

McCarthy & Stone Ltd in Poundbury, Dorset, is recruiting a Care Assistant to join the Bowes Lyon Court team. You will provide high-quality personal care and support residents with daily living, housekeeping, and activity participation.

The role offers flexible hours—full-time or part-time—with an hourly rate of £13.70 plus up to £1.30 extra for evenings and weekends. On-site duties include helping residents book appointments, arrange transport, and escort visits as needed.