Mobile Domestic Assistant

McCarthy & Stone Ltd; Patchway; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 22,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Uniform and mobile phone provided

Life insurance

Company pension

28 days holiday (incl. bank holidays)

Travel expenses reimbursed 43p per mph

Guest suites across UK developments

Discounts on apartment purchases for员工

Employee Assist Programme

Job summary

McCarthy & Stone Ltd is seeking a field-based Care & Support assistant to deliver bespoke domestic and lifestyle services across our developments in Bristol and surrounding areas. You will travel between sites, supporting homeowners with cleaning, laundry, shopping and companionship.

The role offers mileage reimbursement (43p per mile), uniform and mobile phone, and opportunities for professional development including a Diploma in Health and Social Care. A full UK driving licence is essential.

Qualifications

• Ideally you will have previous experience in a domestic or housekeeping role.
• Full training is provided for career changers.
• You should have strong interpersonal skills, empathy and time management.

Responsibilities

• Maintain communal areas and provide domestic support for homeowners.
• Assist with social activities, transport arrangements and appointments.
• Support daily activities, personal hygiene and medication assistance.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Empathy

Time management

Communication

Job description

About the Role: This role consists of domestic services and independent living support. You'll work closely with the Field Care Supervisor, House Managers and Registered Care Manager to deliver personal bespoke domestic and lifestyle services. This could be from assisting cleaning throughout our communal areas and within our homeowners' apartments, household tasks such as laundry and shopping, to offering companionship and supporting wellbeing activities. This is a mobile field-based role to grow our services so there is a requirement to travel between our developments.

Responsibilities & Benefits

• 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.
• Support Individual Homeowners: Provide personalised care, including help with daily activities, personal hygiene, and medication assistance.
• Travel Expenses Covered: Use your personal car for work with all travel expenses fully reimbursed and parking available on site. Mileage is paid at 43p per mile.
• 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 of interest.
• 28 days holiday, which includes your bank holidays (pro rata if you work 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.
• 24/7 access to Employee Assist Programme (including counsellors and legal advisors) and access to in-house 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).
• Care & Support roles which are £14.50 ph plus 43p mileage.

Location

Bristol and surrounding areas - 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 domestic or housekeeping role. 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.

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.