Relief Care and Support Assistant

TN United Kingdom; Chippenham; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading company in the care sector is seeking a Relief Care and Support Assistant in Chippenham. This role involves providing high-quality care to residents, supporting their wellbeing, and assisting with daily activities. The position offers competitive pay, flexible hours, and a range of employee benefits, including training and support for professional qualifications.

Benefits

Up to 28 days annual leave

Life insurance and company pension

Discounts on apartment purchases

Management and leadership training

24/7 Employee Assistance Programme

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Customer Service

Teamwork

Empathy

Education

QCF Health and Social Care (Adults) Level 2

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Posted:

23.05.2025

Expiry Date:

07.07.2025

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Job Description:

McCarthy Stone are recruiting for a professional Relief Care & Support Assistant to join the team at ourprestigious Bowles Court development in Chippenham, Wiltshire.

Hourly rate: £12.39 per hour, plus earn an additional £1.30 for working evening and weekend shifts.

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:

• Up to 28 days annual leave inclusive of bank holidays (pro rata if part time 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?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