Relief Care Assistant

McCarthy and Stone; Buckler's Park; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading provider of retirement communities is seeking a Relief Care Assistant in Buckler's Park, England. You will provide high-quality individual care to residents, assist with daily tasks, and support their wellbeing. Ideal candidates are friendly, passionate about elderly care, and preferably have a relevant qualification. This role offers flexible hours at a competitive hourly rate.

Benefits

28 days holiday inclusive of bank holidays

Life insurance and company pension

Training and support for professional qualifications

24/7 access to Employee Assistance Programme

Qualifications

• Be a warm, friendly individual with ideally some experience of working in a care or support environment.
• Have a passion for making a difference to the wellbeing and happiness of older people.
• Want to work in the Health and Social care sector.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality individual care to residents.
• Support residents to participate in activities.
• Assist residents with booking appointments and transport.
• Encourage residents in daily living tasks.

Skills

Experience in care or support environment

Excellent customer service

Teamwork

Passion for wellbeing of older people

Education

QCF Health and Social Care (Adults) Level 2

Job description

Overview

About the role: As a Relief Care 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.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality individual care to residents and deliver housekeeping and domestic support.
• Support residents to participate in activities that support health and wellbeing.
• Assist residents with booking appointments, arranging transport, escorting on visits and shopping where necessary.
• Encourage and motivate residents in daily living tasks and social engagement.

About you / Qualifications

• Be a warm, friendly individual with ideally some experience of working in a care or support environment.
• Have a passion for making a difference to the wellbeing and happiness of older people and enjoy working as part of a team in a busy work setting.
• Be driven to deliver excellent customer service.
• 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 alternative qualifications and relevant experience.

Role details

• Location: Birch Place development in Crowthorne, Berkshire
• Hourly rate: £13.20 per hour, plus up to £1.30 for evenings and weekends
• Hours: Shift coverage on an \'as and when\' basis, to be discussed with the development Manager

Benefits and information

• 28 days holiday inclusive of bank holidays (pro rata if part time hours)
• Life insurance and company pension
• Opportunities to stay in guest suites across all 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

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. As the UK\'s leading developer and manager of retirement communities, we provide high quality homes to exacting specifications. McCarthy Stone operates 475 developments across the UK for more than 20,000 people. We launched the McCarthy Stone Charitable Foundation in late 2020 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 2022 and listed on the Great Place to Work Wellbeing list. McCarthy & Stone