Care & Support Assistant

McCarthy and Stone; Poole; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the health and social care sector seeks a Care and Support Assistant for their estate in Poole. This rewarding position offers a chance to enhance the wellbeing of older residents through various supportive tasks and teamwork. A passion for customer service and organizational skills are essential, along with a relevant qualification or experience. Competitive pay and a supportive working environment are provided.

Benefits

28 days holiday inclusive of bank holidays

Life assurance

Company pension

Discounts on apartment purchases

Management and leadership training

Access to Employee Assistance Programme

Qualifications

• Experience in a care or support environment preferred.
• Passion for enhancing the wellbeing of older individuals.
• Willingness to work in Health and Social Care sector.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality individual care to residents.
• Deliver housekeeping and domestic support across the estate.
• Assist residents with appointments, transportation, and shopping.

Skills

Customer Service

Teamwork

Communication

Education

QCF Health and Social Care (Adults) Level 2

Job description

McCarthy Stone is looking for a professional Care and Support Assistant to join their team at their stunning estate Horizons in Poole.

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

McCarthy Stone offers a range of support and benefits for their staff, including:

• 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 all developments UK-wide
• Discounts on apartment purchases for employees and immediate family
• Management and leadership training and support with professional qualifications
• 24/7 access to Employee Assistance Programme, including counsellors and legal advisors, and access to in-house Mental Health First Aiders

About the role: As a Care and Support Assistant, you will provide high-quality individual care to our residents, enabling them to live well in later life. Your duties will include delivering housekeeping and domestic support across the estate, supporting residents in activities that promote their health and wellbeing, assisting with appointments, transportation, escorting visits, and shopping. Every day will be diverse, offering you the chance to make a real difference using your people skills.

About you:

• You will be a warm, friendly individual, ideally with some experience in a care or support environment.
• You will have a passion for enhancing the wellbeing and happiness of older people and enjoy working as part of a team.
• You will be driven to deliver excellent customer service.
• You will want to work in the Health and Social Care sector, preferably holding a QCF Health and Social Care (Adults) Level 2 qualification, though relevant experience and alternative qualifications will also be considered.

McCarthy Stone has been recognized as a great place to work! This role is rewarding and offers a meaningful career where you can make a positive impact on the lives of older people.

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Created on 22/06/2025 by TN United Kingdom