Relief Care and Support Assistant

TN United Kingdom; Borehamwood; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Relief Care and Support Assistant to join their vibrant team in Borehamwood. This role offers the unique opportunity to work in a modern environment without the need for travel between locations. You'll be responsible for providing high-quality care and support to residents, assisting them with various activities and ensuring their wellbeing. With flexible hours and a commitment to employee training, this position is perfect for those passionate about making a difference in the lives of older individuals. Join a supportive team where your contributions truly matter!

Benefits

28 days holiday inclusive of bank holidays

Life assurance

Company pension

Management and leadership training

Discounts on apartment purchases

Access to Employee Assist Programme

Discounted Gift Cards and eGifts

Qualifications

• Experience in a care or support environment is preferred.
• Passion for improving the wellbeing of older people.

Responsibilities

• Provide individual care to residents, enabling them to live well.
• Deliver housekeeping and domestic support across the estate.

Skills

Customer Service

Care Support

Housekeeping

Education

QCF Health and Social Care (Adults) Level 2

Job description

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Client:

McCarthy and Stone

Location:

Borehamwood, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

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EU work permit required:

Yes

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Job Reference:

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Job Views:

9

Posted:

26.04.2025

Expiry Date:

10.06.2025

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Job Description:

How would you love a care role where all your clients are in one place?

No travelling in between

Gorgeous modern environment to work in

Great colleagues to work with and learn from

Get paid whilst you train!

McCarthy Stone are looking for a professional Care and Support Assistant, with some domestic duties, to join their amazing team at our Goldwyn House development in Borehamwood, Hertfordshire, to do casual hours for us.

You don’t need to have previous care experience to join us just a willingness to support our homeowners, get involved and learn on the role.

Base Salary: £12.34 per hour up to £13.64 see below*

Hours: Relief Contract with hours to be agreed with the manager. (Day, evening, and weekend shifts available, all year round)

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 assurance
• 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
• Access to benefits platform offering discounted Gift Cards and eGifts providing discounts on a number of leading brands including restaurants and supermarkets

About the role: As a Relief Care 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 live within an easily commutable distance of the estate.
• 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.
  

McCarthy Stone has been officially recognised as a great place to work! This is a hugely rewarding role and a career to be proud of, where every day you will go home knowing you made a positive difference to the lives of older people.

Could this role be the perfect job for you?