Relief Care Assistant

McCarthy Stone; Sheffield; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 21,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension plan

Life assurance

Discounted apartment stays

24/7 counselling and support services

Discounts Platform

Job summary

McCarthy Stone in Sheffield is seeking a Relief Care Assistant to support residents at Windsor House, with no travel required. You will help with personal care, plan activities, and accompany residents on outings in a friendly, caring environment.

The role offers paid training and a supportive team, with shifts across days, evenings, and weekends. Applicants must be 18+, driving would be advantageous, and a Health and Social Care Level 2 is helpful but not essential.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality, individualised support for residents
• Assist with personal care, activities, appointments
• Escort residents on outings and help organise events

Skills

Driving

Willingness to learn

Education

Health and Social Care Level 2 (beneficial)

Job description

The Vacancy

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 Windsor House development in Sheffield, South 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 24/7 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!

Our Customers

The Benefits

• 24 days annual leave
• Pension plan
• Life assurance
• Employee assistance helpline
• Health screening
• Eyecare voucher scheme
• Long service award

Testimonials

"I enjoy working for McCarthy and Stone as a House Manager because I am very well supported in my Role by my manager. I am able to make the day to day decisions but always have immediate support on the rare times I need help. It's a breath of Fresh Air working for a focused dynamic company who know what they are trying to achieve as a team."

Linda Diamond - House Manager

"Only at McCarthy Stone can you start in the middle of a pandemic and feel at home within a couple of weeks ... it's all about our great people and how welcome they make you feel ... even if it was through a screen!"

Andrea Waldron - Senior HR Business Partner

"From my first week I felt like part of the team, everyone is helpful and pro-active, which is crucial in a fast paced environment. I've had the opportunity to work on some exciting projects, it's a very 'hands-on' approach here with plenty of opportunity to be involved and play a part in delivering developments."

Emily Bishop - Principal Planning Associate

"Working for McCarthy Stone is a very fulfilling experience. The staff here are all empathetic and professional. Guiding people in purchasing an apartment, watching them settle in and make friends, and then watching them lead a happy and carefree retirement is very rewarding."

Caroline Craig-cordel - Sales Consultant

"I found it inspiring how working in McCarthy Stone gives you a chance to make so many people happier, every day. And what we do is so important to our homeowners! In my marketing career before I couldn't dream about customers sharing their thoughts about my campaigns, but here it happens all the time."

Stan Smolyar - Head of Brand