Mobile Care Assistant

McCarthy and Stone; England; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 24,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee assistance programme

Mental Health First Aiders

Staff referral bonus

Job summary

McCarthy & Stone is seeking a Mobile Care Assistant to join our care team. The role combines personal care with domestic duties, working closely with the Field Care Supervisor and House Managers to deliver bespoke care and lifestyle services.

You will assist with daily activities, hygiene, medication support, and wellbeing activities, while keeping communal areas clean. You will travel between developments using your own car, with mileage paid at 43p per mile.

Qualifications

• Ideally you will have Level 2 Health and Social Care
• Strong interpersonal skills and empathy are essential
• Ability to manage time effectively and provide personal care and domestic support

Responsibilities

• Provide personal care and domestic services to homeowners
• Maintain communal areas to a high standard, including cleaning and shopping support
• Offer companionship and assist with wellbeing activities and social engagements
• Travel between developments with a valid UK driving license; mileage paid at 43p per mile

Skills

Empathy

Interpersonal skills

Time management

Education

Level 2 Health and Social Care

Job description

Due to our evolving care and lifestyle delivery, we are looking for passionate Mobile Care Assistantsto 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: Ideally you will have previous experience in a care environment with a Level 2 Health and Social Care. 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. We welcome applications from people with domestic or housekeeping experience too.
• 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.
• 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!
  £15.08 per hour, plus earn an EXTRA30p per hour for working evening hours, and an EXTRA £1.30 per hour for weekend hours. Hours: Part time hours availableon a rota basis that will include mornings, evenings and weekends Are you compassionate, proactive, and eager to make a difference in the lives of older adults? Join McCarthy & Stone as a,
• 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 incomefrom our staff referral scheme (Up to £500 per referral)