Relief Care and Support Assistant

TN United Kingdom; New Alresford; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a compassionate Relief Care & Support Assistant to join their team in New Alresford. This role offers the chance to provide high-quality care to residents, ensuring they live their later years with dignity and happiness. You will engage with residents, assisting them in daily activities and enhancing their overall wellbeing. The position comes with competitive pay and a range of benefits, including life insurance and professional development opportunities. If you have a passion for making a positive impact in the health and social care sector, this could be the perfect opportunity for you.

Benefits

28 days holiday inclusive of bank holidays

Life insurance

Company pension

Guest suite access

Discounts on apartment purchases

Management training

24/7 Employee Assist Programme

Access to Mental Health First Aiders

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Provide individual care to residents, ensuring their wellbeing.
• Assist with domestic support and encourage participation in activities.

Skills

Customer Service

Caregiving

Teamwork

Communication

Education

QCF Health and Social Care (Adults) Level 2

Relevant Experience

Job description

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Client:

McCarthy Stone

Location:

New Alresford, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

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EU work permit required:

Yes

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Posted:

02.05.2025

Expiry Date:

16.06.2025

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Job Description:

McCarthy Stone are recruiting a professional Relief Care & Support Assistant to join the team at our prestigious Wayfarer Place development in New Alresford, Hampshire.

Hourly rate: £12.80 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.

Built in 2018, Wayfarer Place is a Retirement Living Plus development that consists of 56 apartments with the over 70's in mind, providing excellent on-site facilities and set within beautiful grounds.

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 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.