Relief Care Assistant

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

Job summary

A leading care provider is seeking a Relief Care & Support Assistant at their Somers Brook Court in Newport. This role involves delivering high-quality care and domestic support to residents, promoting their wellbeing through various activities. Ideal candidates will be warm and possess a passion for enhancing the lives of older people. The position offers an hourly rate of £13.26, with additional pay for evenings and weekends, alongside benefits like life insurance and holidays.

Benefits

28 days holiday including bank holidays

Life insurance

Company pension

Discounts on apartment purchases

Employee Assist Programme

Qualifications

• Passion for making a difference to the wellbeing of older people.
• Ability to work in a busy environment while delivering customer service.
• Warm and friendly persona.

Responsibilities

• Provide individual care to residents.
• Deliver housekeeping and domestic support.
• Encourage residents to participate in activities.

Skills

Customer service

Experience in care/support environment

Teamwork

Communication

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 a 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 Somers Brook Court development in New port, Isle of Wight?.

Built in 2013, Somers Brook Court is a Retirement Living Plus development that consists of 58 apartments with the over 70's in mind, providing excellent on-site facilities and set within beautiful grounds.

Compensation & Benefits

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.

McCarthy Stone have a wealth of support and benefits for their staff, including:

• 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