Relief Care Assistant

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

Job summary

A retirement living provider is looking for a Relief Care & Support Assistant at their Guildford development. You will provide individual care to residents and support them in daily activities, including housekeeping and arranging transport. Ideal candidates will have a passion for enhancing the wellbeing of older people and experience in a care environment. Competitive hourly rate of £14.12 plus additional pay for evenings and weekends, with various employee benefits available.

Benefits

28 days holiday including bank holidays

Life insurance and company pension

Training support with professional qualifications

Access to Employee Assist Programme

Discounts on apartment purchases

Qualifications

• Experience in a care or support environment is preferred.
• Passion for improving the wellbeing of older people.
• Enjoyment of teamwork in busy settings.

Responsibilities

• Provide individual care to residents.
• Deliver housekeeping and domestic support.
• Assist residents with appointments and errands.

Skills

People skills

Customer service

Care/support experience

Education

QCF Health and Social Care (Adults) Level 2

Job description

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.

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.

McCarthy Stone are recruiting for a professional Relief Care Assistant to join the team at our prestigious development in Guildford, Surrey.

Built in 2017, The Clockhouse is a Retirement Living Plus development that consists of 49 apartments with the over 70's in mind, providing excellent on‑site facilities and set within beautiful grounds.

Hourly rate: £14.12 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.

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