Relief Care Assistant

McCarthy & Stone; Northallerton; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 20,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company pension

Life assurance

Discounted apartment stays

24/10 counselling and support services

Discounts platform

Job summary

McCarthy & Stone's Malpas Court in Northallerton is seeking a Relief Care Assistant to provide high‑quality, person‑centred care to residents in a single location, with no travel. You will support personal care, activities, appointments and accompany residents on outings.

This flexible, year‑round role offers shifts across days, evenings and weekends, paid training, and benefits including a pension, life assurance, discounts on apartment stays, and access to wellbeing support.

Qualifications

• Experience in care is helpful but not required.
• A Health and Social Care Level 2 qualification is beneficial, but not essential.
• Must be over 18 years old and able to drive.

Responsibilities

• Assist with personal care for residents.
• Organise and participate in activities.
• Book appointments for residents and accompany them on outings.

Skills

Empathy

Communication skills

Willingness to learn

18+ years old

Education

Health and Social Care Level 2 (beneficial)

Job description

Join McCarthy & Stone as a Relief Care Assistant – All in One Place!

Are you ready for a fulfilling role where care and community come together? At McCarthy Stone’s Malpas Court development in Northallerton, North Yorkshire. You’ll support residents in one of our beautiful, modern location, with no travel required. Join our supportive team and bring care into everything you do.

Why You’ll Love This Role

• No Travel Required: All your clients are based in one location, allowing you to provide quality care without travel stress.
• Beautiful Environment: We offer a stunning, contemporary workplace where you can feel inspired and comfortable.
• Paid Training: Start your journey with us while getting paid to learn; we offer ongoing support to help you grow.
• Great Team: Work alongside compassionate colleagues who are dedicated to exceptional care and mutual support.

What We Offer

• Competitive Pay: £13.26 per hour, with a possibility of up to £14.56 *depending on shifts during weekends and evenings.
• Additional Perks: Company pension, life assurance, discounted apartment stays, and access to 24/10 counselling and support services
• Discounts Platform: Get exclusive discounts on popular brands, restaurants, and more!

Role Details

As a Relief Care Assistant, you’ll provide high-quality, individualised support for our residents, assisting with personal care, organising activities, booking appointments, and even escorting residents on outings. This is a flexible role with shifts available year-round, including days, evenings, and weekends.

About You

We’re looking for someone warm, friendly, and passionate about supporting the wellbeing of older adults. Experience in care is helpful but not required—we value a willingness to learn and connect. A Health and Social Care Level 2 qualification is beneficial, but not essential. You must be over 18 years old and be able to drive.

We welcome applicants of all backgrounds; however, we can only consider UK-based applications.

About Us

As the UK’s leading developer and manager of retirement communities, we provide high quality homes to exacting specifications. As of January 2025, 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 2025 as well as making the Great Place to Work Wellbeing list!