Mobile Care Assistant

McCarthy Stone; Loughton; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 17,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee Assistance Programme

Mental Health First Aiders

Staff referral scheme £500

Job summary

McCarthy Stone is seeking a Care Assistant to join its market-leading care team. The role includes Personal Care and Domestic Services, working with Field Care Supervisors to deliver bespoke care and lifestyle services to homeowners in our developments.

The position involves assisting with personal care, household tasks and providing companionship to support residents’ wellbeing. A full UK driving licence and access to your own vehicle are essential, with travel between developments and mileage

Qualifications

• Ideally you will have previous experience in a care environment with a Level 2 Health and Social Care.
• Full training can be provided for a career change.
• You should have strong interpersonal skills, empathy and the ability to manage your time effectively.

Responsibilities

• Provide personalised care including daily activities, personal hygiene and medication assistance.
• Maintain communal areas in developments to a high standard, including cleaning and shopping tasks.
• Offer companionship and support wellbeing activities to residents.
• Assist with social activities, transport arrangements and appointments.

Skills

Empathy

Time management

Interpersonal skills

Driving license

Care experience

Education

Level 2 Health and Social Care

Job description

Due to our evolving care and lifestyle delivery, we are looking for passionate Care Assistantto 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.
• 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.
• 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)