Mobile Care Assistant

McCarthy & Stone Ltd; Sherfield on Loddon; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 22,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Staff referral scheme

Employee Assist Programme

Mental Health First Aiders

Job summary

McCarthy & Stone Ltd is hiring Care Assistants to join our growing care team in a field-based role across our developments. This dual role covers personal care and domestic services, including companionship and wellbeing support, while keeping communal areas clean and welcoming.

A valid full UK driving licence and access to your own vehicle are essential to travel between developments. Rotas include early mornings, lates, alternate weekends, and some bank holidays. Training is provided.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a care environment with a Level 2 Health and Social Care (not essential).
• Strong interpersonal skills and empathy with the ability to manage time effectively.

Responsibilities

• Provide personal care and domestic services to homeowners in our developments.
• Maintain communal areas to a high standard and assist with wellbeing activities.
• Support social activities, transport arrangements and attend appointments as needed.
• Travel between developments with a valid UK driving license.

Skills

Compassionate

Communication skills

Driving licence

Time management

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.
• 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)

£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,