Relief Care and Support Assistant

McCarthy and Stone; Chipping Sodbury; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

McCarthy Stone seeks a Relief Care Assistant for its Barnhill Court estate in Chipping Sodbury. This role involves providing high-quality care to residents, ensuring their wellbeing through various support tasks, including domestic assistance and facilitating activities. The ideal candidate is warm, friendly, and passionate about enhancing the lives of older adults, with relevant qualifications or experience.

Benefits

28 days holiday inclusive of bank holidays

Life assurance

Company pension

Management and leadership training

Access to in-house Mental Health First Aiders

Qualifications

• Experience in a care or support environment is ideal.
• Warm and friendly demeanor required.
• Passion for enhancing the wellbeing of older people.

Responsibilities

• Provide individual care and support to residents.
• Assist with housekeeping and domestic tasks.
• Encourage participation in activities and appointments.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Customer service

Teamwork

Education

QCF Level 2 in Health and Social Care (Adults)

Job description

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Relief Care and Support Assistant, Chipping Sodbury

Client: McCarthy and Stone

Location: Chipping Sodbury, United Kingdom

Job Category: Other

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EU work permit required: Yes

Job Reference:

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Job Views:

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Posted:

02.06.2025

Expiry Date:

17.07.2025

Job Description:

McCarthy Stone is seeking a professional Relief Care Assistant to join their team at Barnhill Court estate in Chipping Sodbury.

Base Salary: £11.58 per hour plus additional pay (see below)

Hours: To be agreed with the Estate Manager

McCarthy Stone offers a range of support and benefits, including:

• 28 days holiday inclusive of bank holidays (pro rata if part-time)
• Up to an additional £1.30 for evening and weekend hours
• Life assurance
• Company pension
• Opportunities to stay in guest suites across UK developments
• Discounts on apartment purchases for employees and immediate family
• Management and leadership training with professional qualification support
• 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme, including counsellors and legal advisors
• Access to in-house Mental Health First Aiders

About the role:

As a Relief Care Assistant, you will provide high-quality individual care to residents, supporting their wellbeing. Responsibilities include housekeeping, domestic support, encouraging participation in activities, assisting with appointments, transport, shopping, and escorting residents as needed. The role is diverse, offering opportunities to make a meaningful difference through your interpersonal skills.

About you:

You should be warm, friendly, and ideally have experience in a care or support environment. A passion for enhancing the wellbeing of older people and teamwork skills are essential. Excellent customer service is a must. A QCF Level 2 in Health and Social Care (Adults) is preferred, but relevant experience and alternative qualifications will be considered.

McCarthy Stone is recognized as a great place to work. This rewarding role offers a fulfilling career where you can positively impact the lives of older adults.