Relief Care Assistant

McCarthy Stone; Ipswich; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading care provider in Ipswich seeks a Relief Care Assistant to deliver high-quality, person-centered care to elderly residents. Your responsibilities will include supporting personal care, organizing activities, and providing companionship. The ideal candidate is warm, friendly, and enjoys working in a team. Competitive pay starts at £13.26 per hour, with enhancements for unsocial hours. Company benefits include a pension plan, 24/7 wellbeing support, and employee discounts.

Benefits

Company pension and life assurance

Discounted stays in apartments

24/7 counselling and wellbeing support

Exclusive employee discounts platform

Qualifications

• Experience in care is beneficial but not required.
• Must be over 18 years old; ability to drive is preferred but not essential.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality, person-centered care.
• Support residents with personal care and daily routines.
• Organize and participate in activities.

Skills

Warmth and friendliness

Team player

Reliability

Willingness to learn

Education

Health & Social Care Level 2 qualification

Job description

As a Relief Care Assistant, you'll deliver high-quality, person‑centred care. Your role will include:

• 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

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

Competitive Pay – £13.26 per hour, up to £14.56 for some evening/weekend shifts

What You’ll Do

• 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