Mobile Care Assistant

McCarthy & Stone Ltd; Ellesmere Port; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 23,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee Assistance Programme

Mileage paid 43p per mile

Travel expenses covered

Staff referral bonus up to £500

Evening/weekend pay premiums

Job summary

McCarthy & Stone Ltd is seeking Care Assistants to deliver Personal Care and Domestic Services across our developments. You will work with Field Care Supervisors and Managers to support older homeowners, perform household tasks, and offer companionship to enhance wellbeing.

A valid UK driving license and access to your own car are essential to travel between sites. Hours are rota-based with early mornings, evenings, and some weekends.

Qualifications

• Experience in a care environment.
• Level 2 Health and Social Care qualification.
• Full UK driving license and access to own car.
• Willingness to travel between developments.
• Flexibility to work a rota including mornings, lates, weekends and bank holidays.

Responsibilities

• Provide personalised care, including help with daily activities, personal hygiene and medication assistance.
• Maintain communal areas to a high standard; assist with cleaning, shopping and household tasks.
• Support homeowners with social activities, transport arrangements and appointments.
• Travel between developments as required.

Skills

Personal care

Domestic tasks

Companionship

Empathy

Time management

Interpersonal skills

Driving

Flexibility

Education

Level 2 Health and Social Care

Job description

Due to our evolving care and lifestyle delivery, we are looking for passionate Care Assistants to join our growing care team., About the Role: This is a dual role consisting of Personal Care and Domestic Services. You'll work closely with the Field Care Supervisor, House Managers and Registered Care Manager to deliver personal bespoke care and lifestyle services. This could be from assisting with personal care, household tasks to offering companionship and supporting wellbeing activities. There is the expectation to ensure communal areas are cleaned regularly too.,

• Support Individual Homeowners: To provide personalised care, including help with daily activities, personal hygiene, and medication assistance.
• 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. 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., Skills & Experience: We would love you will have previous experience in a care environment with a Level 2 Health and Social Care.
• 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.
• Salary: £14.50 per hour, plus earn an EXTRA30p per hour for working evening hours, and an EXTRA £1.30 for weekend hours.
• Hours: Various hours available per week on a rota basis that will include mornings, evenings and alternate weekends (may include some bank holidays) anytime between 7am to 10pm.
• Impactful Work: Enjoy the satisfaction of making a meaningful difference in the lives of older adults every day.
• 24/7 access to Employee Assist Programme (including counsellors and legal advisors) and access to inhouse Mental Health First Aiders.
• The opportunity to earn extra income from our staff referral scheme (Up to £500 per referral).

BUT 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. We welcome applications from people with domestic or housekeeping experience.

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!

Are you compassionate, proactive, and eager to make a difference in the lives of older adults?

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