Care Assistant – Retirement Living (Evenings/Weekends)

McCarthy & Stone Ltd; Basingstoke; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 20,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

28 days holiday

Life insurance and pension

Guest suites UK wide

Apartment purchase discounts

Leadership training and qualifications

Employee assistance programme

Mental Health First Aiders

Job summary

McCarthy & Stone Ltd is recruiting a Care Assistant for Lady Susan Court in Basingstoke, Hampshire. You will provide high-quality care to residents and deliver housekeeping and support across the estate.

The role includes helping residents with appointments, transport, and activities to promote health and wellbeing. A QCF Health & Social Care Level 2 is preferred, with alternative qualifications considered if experience is relevant.

Qualifications

• Warm, friendly individual with experience in care or support.
• Passion for wellbeing and happiness of older people and teamwork in a busy work setting.
• Driven to deliver excellent customer service.
• Willing to consider alternative qualifications with relevant experience.

Responsibilities

• Provide the highest quality of individual care to residents to enable them to live later life well.
• Deliver housekeeping and domestic support across the general estate, including apartment cleans.
• Encourage residents to take part in activities that support health and wellbeing.
• Help residents book appointments, arrange transport, and escort on visits when necessary.
• Assist with shopping and provide daily assistance to residents.

Skills

Care experience

Customer service

Teamwork

Communication

Friendly nature

Education

QCF Health & Social Care Level 2

Job description

McCarthy & Stone Ltd is recruiting a Care Assistant for Lady Susan Court in Basingstoke, Hampshire. You will provide high-quality care to residents and deliver housekeeping and support across the estate.

The role includes helping residents with appointments, transport, and activities to promote health and wellbeing. A QCF Health & Social Care Level 2 is preferred, with alternative qualifications considered if experience is relevant.