Mobile Care Assistant

McCarthy and Stone; Stoke-on-Trent; Hybrid; Full time

Job summary

A leading care provider seeks a Mobile Care Assistant to deliver personal and social support to homeowners in multiple locations. The role includes assisting with daily activities and maintaining a welcoming environment. Applicants should have strong interpersonal skills and a valid UK driving license. Full training is provided, along with extensive benefits including life insurance and opportunities for professional development.

Benefits

£250 joining bonus

28 days holiday

Life insurance

Company pension

Discounts on apartment purchases

Professional development opportunities

24/7 Employee Assistance Programme

Qualifications

• Valid UK driving licence required.
• Willingness to travel between developments.
• Ability to work on a rota basis including weekends.

Responsibilities

• Provide personalized care and assistance with daily activities.
• Maintain communal areas to a high standard.
• Assist with social activities and transport arrangements.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Empathy

Time management

Flexibility

Education

Level 2 Health and Social Care

Job description

Overview

Mobile Care Assistant

• Get a £250 joining bonus and a further £250 when you pass probation. Due to evolving care and lifestyle delivery, we are looking for passionate and like-minded individuals to join our growing care team.

Location, hours and pay

• Location: Cheshire (covering Alsager, Congleton, Nantwich)
• Essential: a valid UK driving licence and access to own vehicle at the point of application
• Hours: 35 hours per week
• Hourly rate: £12.80 per hour
• Travel expenses covered and up to an additional £1.30 for working evening and weekend hours

About the role

Join McCarthy Stone as a Mobile Care and Support Assistant and play a key role in enhancing the quality of life for our homeowners in our purpose-built developments. This is a field-based role with travel between developments; parking will be available at each site. You\'ll work closely with the Field Care Supervisor, House Managers and Care Manager to deliver person-centred care and lifestyle services, from assisting with personal care and household tasks to offering companionship and supporting wellbeing activities.

Key Responsibilities

• Support Individual Homeowners: Provide personalised care, including help with daily activities, personal hygiene, and medication assistance. Offer domestic support such as cleaning, shopping, and managing household tasks.
• Housekeeping: Maintain communal areas within our developments to a high standard, ensuring a clean, tidy, and welcoming environment for all homeowners.
• Social Support: Assist homeowners with social activities, transport arrangements, and attending appointments, enhancing their overall well-being and social connections. Travel expenses covered: Use your personal car for work with all travel expenses fully reimbursed; parking available on site.
• Uniform and mobile phone provided.
• Professional Development: We support your growth with training opportunities, including the chance to work towards a Diploma in Health and Social Care and to progress to a senior care assistant role if that is something you would be interested in.
• 28 days holiday inclusive of bank holidays (pro rata if part time hours)
• Life insurance
• Company pension
• Opportunities to stay in our guest suites across all our developments UK wide
• Discounts on apartment purchases for employees and immediate family
• Management and leadership training and support with professional qualifications
• 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)

Skills & Experience

• Strong interpersonal skills, empathy, and the ability to manage your time effectively.
• Ideally you will have previous experience in a care environment with a level 2 health and social care. We are willing to accept applications from those without care experience looking for a career change as full training and growth qualifications provided.
• Driving Licence: This is a field-based role, so a valid UK driving licence is required, along with a willingness to travel between developments.
• Flexibility: The ability to work on a rota basis, to include early mornings, lates and alternate weekends.