Relief Care and Support Assistant

Parkinson's UK; Burgess Hill; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

Join a leading developer of retirement communities as a Relief Care & Support Assistant. In this rewarding role, you will provide high-quality care to residents, helping them live fulfilling lives. You'll engage in diverse daily tasks, from housekeeping to supporting residents in activities that enhance their wellbeing. This position offers a chance to make a real difference in the lives of older adults while working in a supportive team environment. With competitive pay and a wealth of benefits, this role is perfect for those passionate about care and support.

Benefits

28 days holiday

Life insurance

Company pension

Management training

Employee Assistance Programme

Discounts on apartment purchases

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Provide individual care to residents, supporting their health and wellbeing.
• Assist with housekeeping, appointments, and activities.

Skills

Customer Service

Teamwork

Communication

Care Support

Education

QCF Health and Social Care Level 2

Relevant Experience

Job description

McCarthy Stone are recruiting a Relief Care & Support Assistant to join the team at our prestigious Corbett Court development in Burgess Hill, West Sussex.

Hourly rate: £12.39 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)
• 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 Assistance Programme (including counsellors and legal advisors) and access to in-house 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 estate, including apartment cleans. Duties will be varied and include supporting and encouraging residents to participate in activities that support their health and wellbeing. You will help them book appointments, arrange transport, escort them on visits if necessary, and assist with shopping. Every day will be diverse, offering opportunities 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 a team in a busy 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 candidates with alternative qualifications and relevant experience.

Could this role be the perfect job for you? Apply now! All applications will be reviewed as soon as received, and we reserve 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; only UK-based applications will be considered.

About Us:

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

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

We are proud to be certified as a Great Place to Work 2025 and to have made the Great Place to Work Wellbeing list!