Relief Care Assistant

McCarthy & Stone Ltd; Henley-on-Thames; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 21,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid training

Company pension

Employee discounts

24/7 counselling support

Job summary

McCarthy & Stone in Henley-on-Thames is seeking a Zero-hour Care Assistant to provide dedicated support in a modern retirement community. With competitive pay and paid training, you will work at Albert Court, ensuring quality care in a welcoming environment.

Join a compassionate team and enjoy a role that focuses on personal care and building relationships with residents. We value experience but offer support for those new to the role.

Qualifications

• Warm, friendly, and passionate about supporting older adults.
• Over 18 years old and preferably able to drive but not essential.
• Experience in care or Health & Social Care Level 2 qualification is beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Supporting residents with personal care and daily routines.
• Organising and joining in with activities.
• Booking appointments and helping with practical tasks.
• Being a consistent, friendly presence in residents’ lives.

Skills

Team player

Experience in care

Warm and friendly

Reliable and willing to learn

Education

Health & Social Care Level 2 qualification

Job description

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£14.26 per hour, up to £15.42 per hour depending on shifts (enhanced for evenings & weekends)

Location:

Henley-On-Thames, Oxfordshire

Closing Date:

28/10/2026

Job Category:

Support and Administration

Department:

Albert Court

Business Area:

Services

Job Introduction

Looking for a Care Assistant job in Henley-on-Thames?Join McCarthy Stone, at Albert Court – Make a Real Difference!

Join McCarthy & Stone as a Zero-hour 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.

Albert Court in Henley-On-Thames is a Retirement Living PLUS development comprises of 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, Albert Court, with no community rounds,
• Modern, Inspiring Workplace – A comfortable and welcoming place to work,
• Competitive Pay –£14.12 per hour, up to £15.12 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:

• 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.
• Location : Living within commuting distance of the development.

Why Join McCarthy Stone?

We’re proud to be a Great Place to Work, committed to career growth, teamwork, and improving the lives of older adults.

About Us

As the UK’s leading developer and manager of retirement communities, we provide high quality homes to exacting specifications. 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 2026 as well as making the Great Place to Work for Development and Wellbeing list !

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