Relief Care and Support Assistant (Evenings and Weekends)

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

Job summary

A leading company in the care sector seeks a Relief Care and Support Assistant for its Thatcham estate. This role involves delivering high-quality individual care and supporting residents' wellbeing through various tasks. Ideal candidates are warm, friendly, and passionate about enhancing the lives of older adults, with opportunities for training and professional development.

Benefits

28 days holiday inclusive of bank holidays

Life assurance

Company pension

Training and professional development opportunities

24/7 Employee Assistance Programme

Qualifications

• Experience in care or support environments is ideal but not mandatory.
• Relevant experience will be considered as well.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality individual care to residents.
• Assist with housekeeping, domestic support, and activities for residents.
• Help with appointments, transportation, and shopping assistance.

Skills

Empathy

Teamwork

Customer Service

Education

QCF Level 2 in Health and Social Care (Adults)

Job description

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Relief Care and Support Assistant (Evenings and Weekends), Thatcham

Client:

McCarthy and Stone

Location:

Thatcham, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

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EU work permit required:

Yes

Job Reference:

ccd5634ab136

Job Views:

3

Posted:

02.06.2025

Expiry Date:

17.07.2025

Job Description:

McCarthy Stone is seeking a professional Relief Care and Support Assistant to join their team at William House estate in Thatcham.

Base Salary: £12.34 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 support for professional qualifications
• 24/7 access to Employee Assistance Programme, including counsellors and legal advisors, and in-house Mental Health First Aiders

About the role:

As a Relief Care and Support Assistant, you will provide high-quality individual care to residents, supporting their wellbeing. Your duties include housekeeping, domestic support, assisting with activities, booking appointments, arranging transport, escorting visits, and shopping assistance. Every day offers diverse opportunities to make a positive difference using your people skills.

About you:

You are a warm, friendly individual, ideally with experience in care or support environments. You are passionate about enhancing the wellbeing of older people and enjoy teamwork in a busy setting. You strive for excellent customer service. You may have a QCF Level 2 in Health and Social Care (Adults), but relevant experience and alternative qualifications will also be considered.

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

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