Relief Care and Support Assistant

McCarthy Stone; Bath; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading company in retirement living is seeking a Relief Care and Support Assistant for their Lambrook Court development in Bath. The role involves providing high-quality care to residents, supporting their wellbeing through various activities, and maintaining a clean environment. This part-time position offers competitive pay and a range of employee benefits.

Benefits

28 days holiday (pro rata)

Life insurance and company pension

Management and leadership training

24/7 access to Employee Assistance Programme

Discounts on apartment purchases

Qualifications

• Experience in a care or support environment is ideal.
• Passion for improving the wellbeing of older people.
• Ability to deliver excellent customer service.

Responsibilities

• Provide individual care to residents.
• Assist with housekeeping and domestic support.
• Encourage participation in activities supporting health and wellbeing.

Skills

Customer Service

Teamwork

Empathy

Education

QCF Health and Social Care (Adults) Level 2

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The Vacancy

McCarthy Stone are recruiting for a professional Relief Care & Support Assistant to join the team at ourprestigious Lambrook Court development in Bath.

Built in 2017, Lambrook Court is a Retirement Living Plus development that consists of 50 apartments with the over 70's in mind, providing excellent on-site facilities and set within beautiful grounds.

The Vacancy

McCarthy Stone are recruiting for a professional Relief Care & Support Assistant to join the team at ourprestigious Lambrook Court development in Bath.

Built in 2017, Lambrook Court is a Retirement Living Plus development that consists of 50 apartments with the over 70's in mind, providing excellent on-site facilities and set within beautiful grounds.

Hourly rate: £12.80 per hour, plus up to an additional £1.30 for working evenings and weekends.

Hours: To cover shifts on an 'as and when' basis when required, to be discussed with the development Manager.

McCarthy Stone have a wealth of support and benefits for their staff. These include:

• 28 days holiday inclusive of bank holidays (pro rata if part time hours)
• Up to an additional £1.30 for working evening and weekend hours
• Life insurance and 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
  
  

About the role: As a Relief Care & Support Assistant you will provide the highest quality of individual care to our residents enabling them to live later life well. You will deliver housekeeping and domestic support across the general estate, including apartment cleans. Duties will be varied and include supporting and encouraging our residents to take part in a wide range of activities that support their health and wellbeing. You will help them to book appointments, arrange transport and where necessary, escort them on visits and assist with their shopping. Every day will be diverse, and you’ll have the opportunity to use your people skills to make a real difference.

About You

• You will be a warm, friendly individual with ideally some experience of working in a care or support environment.
• You will have a passion for making a difference to the wellbeing and happiness of older people and enjoy working as part of team in a busy work setting.
• You will be driven to deliver excellent customer service.
• You will want to work in the Health and Social care sector and preferably have a QCF Health and Social Care (Adults) Level 2 qualification,although consideration will be given to a candidate with an alternative qualifications and relevant experience.
  
  

Could thisrole be the perfect job for you?Apply now!All applications will bereviewed as soon as they are received, and we hold the right to appoint before the closing date.

McCarthy Stone celebrate diversity and promote equality and inclusion amongst our colleagues. We welcome applications from all, regardless of personal characteristics or background.

We do not offer sponsorship; we will only be considering UK based applications.

About Us

As the UK’s leading developer and manager of retirement communities, we provide high quality homes to exacting specifications. As of January 2025, McCarthy Stone operates over 545 developments across the UK for more than 24,200 people.

We believe in championing the role, wellbeing, and happiness of older people in society. We help our customers have a better later life, so they feel more connected, recognised, and valued than ever. In late 2020 we launched the McCarthy Stone Charitable Foundation to support local causes that help older people in need across Britain.

We are proud to have been certified as a Great Place to Work 2025 as well as making the Great Place to Work Wellbeing list!

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