Care Assistant - Retirement Living (Evenings/Weekends)

McCarthy Stone; Thatcham; On-site; GBP 37,931,000 - 41,423,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

28 days holiday

Life insurance

Company pension

Guest suites UK wide

Discounts on apartment purchases

Management training & qualifications

Employee assistance programme

Mental Health support

Job summary

McCarthy & Stone is recruiting a Care Assistant for William House in Thatcham, Berkshire. The role focuses on delivering high-quality care to residents, housework, and assisting with activities to promote health and wellbeing.

The position involves helping residents with appointments, transport, and shopping, within a busy Retirement Living Plus environment. A caring, team-led approach is essential.

Qualifications

• Experience in care or support environment.
• Passion for wellbeing of older people.
• Strong customer service orientation.
• QCF Health and Social Care Level 2 or equivalent experience considered.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality care and support to residents.
• Perform housekeeping and domestic tasks across the estate and apartments.
• Assist residents with activities and appointments, including transport arrangements.
• Support residents with shopping and accompany them on visits.

Skills

Care experience

Customer service

Teamwork

Education

QCF Health and Social Care (Adults) Level 2

Job description

McCarthy & Stone is recruiting a Care Assistant for William House in Thatcham, Berkshire. The role focuses on delivering high-quality care to residents, housework, and assisting with activities to promote health and wellbeing.

The position involves helping residents with appointments, transport, and shopping, within a busy Retirement Living Plus environment. A caring, team-led approach is essential.