Relief Care Assistant

McCarthy & Stone; Ferndown; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

28 days holiday (incl. bank holidays)

Evening/weekend uplift £1.30

Life insurance and pension

Guest suites UK wide

Discounts on apartment purchases

Leadership training and qualifications

Employee Assistance Programme 24/7

Job summary

McCarthy & Stone is seeking a Relief Care Assistant for Cherrett Court in Ferndown to support residents with daily living activities and wellbeing. You will perform housekeeping and domestic tasks across the estate and encourage participation in activities that promote independence.

You will need a warm, friendly approach, care experience, and a commitment to excellent service. QCF Level 2 in Health & Social Care is preferred, with other relevant qualifications considered.

Qualifications

• Warm, friendly individual with experience in care or support environment.
• Passion for wellbeing of older people and teamwork in a busy setting.
• Driven to deliver excellent customer service.
• QCF Health and Social Care (Adults) Level 2 preferred; alternative qualifications considered with relevant experience.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality care and support to residents.
• Deliver housekeeping and domestic support across the estate, including apartment cleans.
• Assist residents with activities to support health and wellbeing.
• Help with appointments, transport, and escort on visits as needed.

Skills

Warm & friendly personality

Care experience

Customer service

Team player

Education

QCF Health and Social Care (Adults) Level 2

Job description

Relief Care Assistant – Cherrett Court, Ferndown, Dorset

McCarthy & Stone are recruiting for a professional Relief Care Assistant to join the team at our prestigious Cherrett Court development in Ferndown, Dorset. Built in 2010, Cherrett Court is a Retirement Living Plus development that consists of 46 apartments with the over 70’s in mind, providing excellent on-site facilities and set within beautiful grounds.

Hourly rate: £13.26 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.

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.

Benefits

• 28 days holiday inclusive of bank holidays (pro rata if part time hours)
• Up to an additional £1.30 for working evening and weekend hours
• 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

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.

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!