Domestic & Lifestyle Support Assistant

McCarthy & Stone Ltd; Newcastle-under-Lyme; On-site; GBP 15,000 - 21,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Travel expenses covered

Mileage paid at 43p per mile

Uniform and mobile phone provided

Life insurance

Company pension

Staff referral bonus

Job summary

McCarthy & Stone Ltd is seeking Mobile Domestic and Lifestyle Assistants to support homeowners in our developments. This field-based role requires a valid UK driving license and access to your own car, with travel between sites and mileage reimbursed at 43p per mile.

You will perform domestic tasks, assist with shopping, and provide companionship to enhance residents' quality of life. A flexible rota includes mornings, evenings, and alternate weekends, with hours up to 30 per week.

Qualifications

• Experience in domestic or housekeeping roles preferred.
• Strong interpersonal skills and empathy.
• Good time-management skills.

Responsibilities

• Perform domestic services in developments and homeowners' apartments, including cleaning and laundry.
• Assist with shopping and household tasks to support independent living.
• Provide companionship and support wellbeing activities for homeowners.
• Travel between McCarthy & Stone developments; mileage reimbursed at 43p per mile.

Skills

Driving license

Housekeeping

Job description

Due to our evolving care and lifestyle delivery, we are looking for passionate Mobile Domestic and Lifestyle Assistants to join our growing care team., Location: Alsager & Surrounding Area - A valid full UK driving license and use of your own vehicle is essential to be considered for this role. Travel expenses covered, mileage paid at 43p per mile. Hourly rate: £12.85 per hour plus expenses Hours: Up to 30 hours per week on a rota basis that will include mornings, evenings and alternate weekends (may include some bank holidays) anytime between 7am to 10pm. We do not offer sponsorship. Are you compassionate, proactive, and eager to make a difference in the lives of older adults? Join McCarthy & Stone as a Mobile Domestic Assistant and play a key role in enhancing the quality of life for our homeowners in our beautiful purpose-built developments. About the Role: This role consists of domestic services and independent living support. You'll work closely with the Field Care Supervisor, House Managers and Registered Care Manager to deliver personal bespoke domestic and lifestyle services. This could be from assisting cleaning throughout our communal areas and within our homeowners' apartments, household tasks such as laundry and shopping, to offering companionship and supporting wellbeing activities. This is a mobile field-based role to grow our services so there is a requirement to travel between our developments.

If you are also willing to:

• Domestic: Maintain communal areas within our developments to a high standard, ensuring a clean, tidy, and welcoming environment for all homeowners. You will also offer domestic support for our homeowners, such as cleaning, shopping, and managing household tasks.
• Social Support: To assist homeowners with social activities, transport arrangements, and attending appointments, enhancing their overall well-being and social connections.
• Support Individual Homeowners: To provide personalised care, including help with daily activities, personal hygiene, and medication assistance., Travel Expenses Covered: Use your personal car for work with all travel expenses fully reimbursed and parking available on site. Mileage is paid at 43p per mile.
• Uniform and mobile phone provided.
• Professional Development: We support your growth with training opportunities, including the chance to work towards a Diploma in Health and Social Care and to progress to a senior care assistant role if that is of interest.
• 28 days holiday which includes your bank holidays (pro rata if you work part time hours.)
• Life insurance
• Company pension
• Opportunities to stay in our guest suites across all our developments UK wide
• Discounts on apartment purchases for employees and immediate family
• 24/7 access to Employee Assist Programme (including counsellors and legal advisors) and access to inhouse Mental Health First Aiders
• Impactful Work: Enjoy the satisfaction of making a meaningful difference in the lives of older adults every day.
• The opportunity to earn extra income from our staff referral scheme (Up to £500 per referral)

If you're a caring, dedicated individual with a can-do attitude and a passion for supporting older people, we'd love to hear from you!

• Skills & Experience: Ideally you will have previous experience in a domestic or housekeeping role. However, this is not essential as we can provide full training for anyone looking for a career change. You must have strong interpersonal skills, empathy, and the ability to manage your time effectively.
• Driving License: This is a field-based role, so a valid full UK driving license is required, and access to your own car along with a willingness to travel between developments.
• Flexibility: The ability to work on a rota basis that will include early mornings, lates and alternate weekends, and some bank holidays. Then you may wish to be considered for our Care & Support roles which are £14.50 ph plus 43p mileage.