Relief Care and Support Assistant

McCarthy & Stone; Burgess Hill; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company as a Relief Care & Support Assistant, where your warm and friendly nature will directly enhance the lives of older residents. This role offers diverse daily tasks, from delivering care to supporting activities that promote wellbeing. With competitive hourly pay and additional benefits, including life insurance and professional training opportunities, you can make a meaningful impact while enjoying a supportive work environment. If you are passionate about customer service and the health sector, this could be the perfect opportunity for you!

Benefits

28 days holiday

Life insurance

Company pension

Guest suite access

Discounts on apartment purchases

Management training

Employee Assistance Programme

Mental Health First Aiders

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Provide individual care to residents, promoting health and wellbeing.
• Assist with appointments and transport arrangements.

Skills

Customer Service

Care Support

Teamwork

Education

QCF Health and Social Care (Adults) Level 2

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 offer a wealth of support and benefits for their staff, including:

• 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. Your duties will include delivering housekeeping and domestic support across the estate, supporting residents in activities that promote their health and wellbeing, assisting with appointments, arranging transport, escorting visits, and helping with shopping. Every day will be diverse, offering you the chance to make a real difference using your people skills.

About you:

• You are a warm, friendly individual, ideally with some experience in a care or support environment.
• You have a passion for enhancing the wellbeing and happiness of older people and enjoy working as part of a team.
• You are driven to deliver excellent customer service.
• You are interested in working in the Health and Social Care sector and preferably hold a QCF Health and Social Care (Adults) Level 2 qualification, though relevant experience and alternative qualifications will be considered.

Could this role be the perfect job for you? Apply now! All applications will be reviewed promptly, and we reserve the right to appoint before the closing date.

McCarthy Stone celebrates diversity and promotes equality and inclusion among our colleagues. We welcome applications from all backgrounds.

Note: 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, serving more than 24,200 residents.

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

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