Care & Support Assistant

McCarthy and Stone; Devizes; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Join McCarthy Stone as a Care and Support Assistant at their Devizes estate. In this fulfilling role, you will deliver high-quality care to older residents, ensuring their wellbeing and happiness. With opportunities for professional training and a supportive work environment, this is an ideal chance to make a positive impact.

Benefits

28 days holiday (pro rata for part-time)

Life assurance

Company pension

Discounts on apartment purchases

Management and leadership training

24/7 Employee Assist Programme

Qualifications

• Experience in care or support roles is preferred.
• Warm and friendly personality essential.

Responsibilities

• Provide individual care to residents and support their wellbeing.
• Assist with housekeeping, transport, and shopping.

Skills

Customer service

Communication

Compassion

Education

QCF Health and Social Care (Adults) Level 2

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Care and Support Assistant at McCarthy Stone

McCarthy Stone is seeking a professional Care and Support Assistant to join their team at the stunning estate Shackleton Place in Devizes.

This is a ‘Retirement Living Plus’ development built by multi award-winning McCarthy and Stone. It offers a fantastic lifestyle opportunity for those over 70.

Salary and Benefits

Base Salary: £11.96 per hour plus additional pay (see below)

Benefits include:

• 28 days holiday inclusive of bank holidays (pro rata if part-time)
• Up to an additional £1.30 for evening and weekend hours
• Life assurance
• Company pension
• Opportunities to stay in guest suites across UK developments
• Discounts on apartment purchases for employees and immediate family
• Management and leadership training, professional qualification support
• 24/7 Employee Assist Programme (counsellors, legal advisors) and inhouse Mental Health First Aiders

About the Role

You will provide high-quality individual care to residents, supporting their wellbeing. Responsibilities include housekeeping, domestic support, encouraging participation in activities, booking appointments, arranging transport, escorting visits, and assisting with shopping. Every day will be diverse, allowing you to make a real difference using your people skills.

About You

You are a warm, friendly individual, ideally with some experience in care or support. You are passionate about improving the wellbeing and happiness of older people and enjoy working as part of a team. You are committed to delivering excellent customer service. A QCF Health and Social Care (Adults) Level 2 qualification is preferred, but relevant experience and alternative qualifications will be considered.

McCarthy Stone is recognized as a great place to work. This rewarding role offers a fulfilling career where you can make a positive difference in the lives of older people.

Interested?

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