Relief Care Assistant

TN United Kingdom; Sheffield; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Relief Care Assistant to join a vibrant community in Sheffield. This role offers the chance to make a significant impact on the lives of older adults through high-quality care and support. As part of a friendly team, you will engage in diverse daily activities, from housekeeping to assisting with health and wellbeing. With flexible hours and a wealth of benefits, including life assurance and professional training, this position is perfect for those passionate about enhancing the lives of others. Join a workplace recognized for its supportive environment and fulfilling career opportunities.

Benefits

28 days holiday

Life assurance

Company pension

Management training

Discounts on apartment purchases

Employee Assistance Programme

Qualifications

• Experience in care or support environments is preferred.
• Passionate about enhancing the wellbeing of older people.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality individual care to residents.
• Assist with appointments, transport, and shopping.

Skills

Customer Service

People Skills

Housekeeping

Health and Wellbeing Support

Education

QCF Level 2 in Health and Social Care

Job description

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Relief Care Assistant at McCarthy Stone

McCarthy Stone is looking for a professional Relief Care Assistant to join their team at Windsor House, a stunning development in Sheffield.

Windsor House is a Retirement Living PLUS development set in landscaped grounds in the sought-after suburb of Millhouses. Built by award-winning builders McCarthy & Stone, this retirement development is home to a vibrant and friendly community for the over 70s.

Salary: £11.58 per hour plus additional pay (see below)

Hours: Flexible

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

• 28 days holiday inclusive of bank holidays (pro rata if part-time)
• Up to an additional £1.30 for evening and weekend hours
• Life assurance
• Company pension
• Opportunities to stay in guest suites across developments nationwide
• Discounts on apartment purchases for employees and immediate family
• Management and leadership training, along with support for professional qualifications
• 24/7 access to Employee Assistance Programme, including counsellors and legal advisors, and in-house Mental Health First Aiders

About the role

As a Relief Care Assistant, you will provide high-quality individual care to residents, enabling them to live well in later life. Your duties will include housekeeping, domestic support, supporting residents in activities that promote health and wellbeing, assisting with appointments, arranging transport, escorting visits, and shopping assistance. Each day will be diverse, offering opportunities to make a real difference using your people skills.

About you

You are a warm, friendly individual, ideally with some experience in care or support environments. You are passionate about enhancing the wellbeing and happiness of older people and enjoy working as part of a team in a busy setting. You are committed to delivering excellent customer service. Ideally, you will have a QCF Level 2 in Health and Social Care (Adults), but relevant experience and alternative qualifications will also be considered.

McCarthy Stone has been recognized as a great place to work! This role is rewarding and offers a fulfilling career, where each day you can make a positive impact on the lives of older adults.

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