Relief Care Assistant

McCarthy Stone; Foots Cray; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A residential care provider in the UK is seeking a Relief Care Assistant to enable residents to live independently. Responsibilities include supporting activities, light domestic duties, and helping with appointments. Ideal candidates will have experience in health and social care and a passion for working with older adults. This part-time position offers competitive hourly rates and various benefits.

Benefits

28 days of paid holiday (pro rata)

Life insurance and company pension

Employee Assistance Program

Exclusive discounts on apartments and gift cards

Qualifications

• Minimum of 1 year in a UK health and social care role.
• Passion for working with older adults.

Responsibilities

• Perform light domestic duties.
• Coordinate resident activities.
• Assist with appointments and shopping.
• Support residents' independence and wellbeing.

Skills

Warm, friendly, and dedicated to exceptional service

Team-oriented and eager to make a positive difference

Education

Level 2 QCF qualification in Health and Social Care (Adults)

Job description

Role Highlights

As a Relief Care Assistant, you'll play a crucial role in enabling residents to live independently and actively. Your daily tasks will include light domestic duties, coordinating resident activities, and assisting with appointments and shopping. Each day will be diverse, allowing you to make a significant impact on residents' wellbeing.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform light domestic duties
• Coordinate resident activities
• Assist with appointments and shopping
• Support residents' independence and wellbeing

Qualifications

• Minimum of 1 year in a UK health and social care role
• Passion for working with older adults
• Level 2 QCF qualification in Health and Social Care (Adults) is an asset but not mandatory

Skills & Attributes

• Warm, friendly, and dedicated to exceptional service
• Team‑oriented and eager to make a positive difference

Pay & Hours

Hourly rate: £14.56 per hour, plus up to £1.30 for evening and weekend shifts. Part‑time, on an "as and when" basis arranged with the manager.

Training & Development

Paid training to earn Level 2 or Level 3 Adult Care qualifications.

Benefits

• 28 days of paid holiday (pro rata for part‑time hours)
• Life insurance, company pension, and a 24/7 Employee Assistance Program offering counselling, mental health support, and more
• Exclusive discounts on McCarthy Stone apartments for employees and immediate family, guest suites across our UK developments, and discounts on gift cards for top brands and restaurants

Application

We review applications as they come in and may close the position early for the right candidate. UK‑based applicants only; sponsorship is not available.