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McCarthy Stone; Prestatyn; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 23,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

28 days holiday

Life insurance

Company pension

Uniform and mobile provided

Travel expenses covered

Staff referral bonus up to £500

Job summary

McCarthy Stone is seeking a passionate Mobile Care Assistant to join its care team in Prestatyn and surrounding areas. You will travel between developments, delivering personal care and domestic help with empathy and professionalism.

The role offers £14.50 per hour, with extra 30p for evenings and £1.30 for weekends, plus a probation bonus of £300. A full UK driving license is essential and sponsorship is not available.

Qualifications

• Ideally you will have previous experience in a care environment with a Level 2 Health and Social Care.
• Willingness to undertake full training for a career change is welcome.
• You must be able to manage time effectively and work flexibly.

Responsibilities

• Provide personal care and domestic support to homeowners.
• Maintain communal areas to a high standard and assist with daily tasks.
• Offer social activities, transport arrangements, and companionship.

Skills

Empathy

Interpersonal skills

Time management

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.

***Receive a £300 bonus when you pass probation.***

Location: Prestatyn & Surrounding Area -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.

Hourly rate:£14.50 per hour, plus earn an EXTRA 30p per hour for working evening hours, and an EXTRA £1.30 for weekend hours.

We do not offer sponsorship.

Are you compassionate, proactive, and eager to make a difference in the lives of older adults? Join McCarthy & Stone as a

Mobile Care Assistantand play a key role in enhancing the quality of life for our homeowners in our beautiful purpose-built developments.

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.

This is a mobile field-based role to grow our care service so there isa requirement to travel between our developments.

Key Responsibilities:

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.

What We’re Looking For:

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.

Why Join Us?

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 phoneprovided.

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 (pro rata if you work part time hours.)

Life insurance

Company pension

Opportunitiesto stay in our guest suites across all our developments UK wide

Discountson apartment purchases for employees and immediate family

Management and leadership trainingand 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 incomefrom our staff referral scheme (Up to £500 per referral)

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!

UK-based applicants only; sponsorship is not available.