Relief Care and Support Assistant

McCarthy Stone; Chippenham; On-site; Part time

Job summary

Join a leading developer of retirement communities as a Relief Care and Support Assistant in Chippenham. You'll provide essential care to residents, supporting their wellbeing and daily activities. Enjoy competitive pay, benefits including up to 28 days annual leave, and opportunities for professional development.

Benefits

Up to 28 days annual leave including bank holidays

Life insurance and pension scheme

Opportunities to stay in guest suites across UK developments

Discounts on property purchases for employees and family

Management and leadership training

Access to Employee Assistance Programme

Qualifications

• Warm and friendly demeanor with care/support experience preferred.
• Passionate about enhancing the wellbeing of older adults.
• Committed to excellent customer service.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality individual care to residents.
• Support housekeeping and assist with health and wellbeing activities.
• Help residents with appointments, transport, and shopping.

Skills

Customer Service

Care/Support Experience

People Skills

Education

QCF Level 2 in Health and Social Care (Adults)

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The Vacancy

McCarthy Stone is recruiting a professional Relief Care & Support Assistant to join the team at our prestigious Bowles Court development in Chippenham, Wiltshire.

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

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

Benefits include:

• Up to 28 days annual leave including bank holidays (pro-rata if part-time)
• Life insurance and pension scheme
• Opportunities to stay in guest suites across UK developments
• Discounts on property purchases for employees and immediate family
• Management and leadership training, professional qualifications support
• Access to Employee Assistance Programme, mental health support

About the role:

You will provide high-quality individual care to residents, support housekeeping, and assist with activities promoting health and wellbeing. Your duties include helping residents with appointments, transport, shopping, and escorting them when needed. Your people skills will help make a positive impact daily.

About You:

• Warm, friendly, with some care/support experience preferred.
• Passionate about enhancing the wellbeing of older adults.
• Committed to excellent customer service.
• Possess or willing to obtain a QCF Level 2 in Health and Social Care (Adults) or relevant experience.

If this role is a good fit, apply now! We review applications promptly and may appoint before the closing date. We celebrate diversity and are committed to equality and inclusion. Please note, we do not offer sponsorship; UK applications only.

About Us:

As the UK's leading developer of retirement communities, we operate over 545 developments across the UK, serving more than 24,200 residents. We focus on supporting older people's wellbeing and launched the McCarthy Stone Charitable Foundation to aid local causes. Recognized as a Great Place to Work and focusing on staff wellbeing.