Relief Care Assistant

McCarthy & Stone; Bedford; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 21,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discounted stays in McCarthy Stone aap

Wellbeing support

Employee discounts platform

Pension and life assurance

Job summary

McCarthy Stone is seeking a Relief Care Assistant based in Bedford, working at one modern location with no travel between clients. You’ll deliver person-centred care in a retirement living setting, with shifts including early and late, and some weekend work.

Training is provided and you’ll join a compassionate, professional care team. The role offers a competitive hourly rate (£13.26–£14.56 for some evening/weekend shifts), a pension, life assurance, and access to employee discounts platform.

Qualifications

• Warm, friendly and passionate about supporting older adults.
• Experience in care is beneficial but not required.
• Over 18 years old; driving is preferred but not essential.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality, person-centred care to residents.
• Support residents with personal care and daily routines.
• Organise and join activities; assist with practical tasks.
• Escort residents on outings and appointments; light cleaning duties.

Skills

Warm, friendly personality

Reliable; willing to learn

Over 18 years old

Education

Health & Social Care Level 2

Job description

Looking for a Relief Care Assistant job in Bedford, Bedfordshire

Join McCarthy Stone as a Relief Care Assistant and enjoy a rewarding role based in just one modern location. No travelling between clients – just quality care in a beautiful environment. Whether you’re experienced or just starting out, we’ll support your journey.

Are you looking for a rewarding care role where all your clients are in one place—no travel between calls? Join Oakhill Place and make a genuine difference every day.

Oakhill Place is a Retirement Living PLUS development comprises of a mix one and two bedroom retirement apartments. Exclusive to the over 70s, it has some outstanding communal facilities, communal lounge and on-site restaurant.

You will be working a mix of early shifts, and late shifts, including alternate weekends.

Why You’ll Love This Role

• No Travel Required – Work in one location with Oakhill Place, Bedford, Bedfordshire no community rounds


• Modern, Inspiring Workplace – A comfortable and welcoming place to work


• Competitive Pay – £13.26 per hour, up to £14.56 for some evening/weekend shifts*


• Paid Training – Learn on the job with full support


• Supportive Team – Be part of a compassionate, professional care team

What We Offer

• Competitive hourly rate with enhancements for unsocial hours


• Company pension and life assurance


• Discounted stays in McCarthy Stone apartments


• 24/7 counselling and wellbeing support


• Access to our exclusive employee discounts platform

What You’ll Do

As a Relief Care Assistant, you’ll deliver high-quality, person-centred care. Your role will include:

• Supporting residents with personal care and daily routines


• Organising and joining in with activities


• Booking appointments and helping with practical tasks


• Escorting residents on outings and appointments


• Being a consistent, friendly presence in residents’ lives


• Light cleaning and domestic duties

About You

We’re looking for someone who is:

• Warm, friendly, and passionate about supporting older adults


• A team player who is reliable and willing to learn


• Over 18 years old and preferably able to drive but not essential.


• Experience in care or a Health & Social Care Level 2 qualification is beneficial but not required.

Please note: We can only consider applications from candidates currently living in the UK

About Us

As the UK’s leading developer and manager of retirement communities, we provide high quality homes to exacting specifications. As of January 2025, McCarthy Stone operates over 545 developments across the UK for more than 24,200 people.

We believe in championing the role, wellbeing, and happiness of older people in society. We help our customers have a better later life, so they feel more connected, recognised, and valued than ever. In late 2020 we launched the McCarthy Stone Charitable Foundation to support local causes that help older people in need across Britain.

We are proud to have been certified as a Great Place to Work 2025 as well as making the Great Place to Work Wellbeing list!