Mobile Care Assistant

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

Benefits offered by this job

Employee Assist Programme

Mental Health First Aiders

Staff referral scheme up to £500

Job summary

McCarthy & Stone Ltd. is hiring Care Assistants to join a growing team across our developments. The role combines personal care, domestic tasks, and social support for older homeowners. You will travel between sites in a field-based role, with a rota that includes early mornings, lates, and some weekends. A valid UK driving licence is essential.

You will earn £14.50 per hour, with extra 30p for evenings and 1.30 for weekend hours. Training is provided where needed to support career progression.

Qualifications

• Experience in a care environment preferred but training provided.
• Strong interpersonal skills, empathy and time management are essential.
• Full UK driving license and access to your own car; willingness to travel between developments.

Responsibilities

• Provide personal care and support daily activities.
• Perform domestic tasks to maintain communal areas to a high standard.
• Provide social support and companionship to homeowners; assist with appointments and transport.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Empathy

Time management

Education

Level 2 Health and Social Care

Tools

Driving license

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 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.
• 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! £14.50 per hour, plus earn an EXTRA30p per hour for working evening hours, and an EXTRA £1.30 for weekend 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. Are you compassionate, proactive, and eager to make a difference in the lives of older adults? Join McCarthy & Stone as a,
• 24/5 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)