Relief Care Assistant

Career Choices Dewis Gyrfa Ltd; Stafford; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 21,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Company pension

Life assurance

Discounted stays in McCarthy & Stone

Counselling and wellbeing support

Exclusive employee discounts platform

Job summary

McCarthy & Stone in Stafford is seeking a Zero-hour Care Assistant to deliver high-quality, person-centred care in a single modern location.

Join a supportive team at Deans Park Court with training provided, a competitive hourly rate, and benefits including a pension, life assurance, and wellbeing support. No travel required and flexible shifts may include evening/weekend enhancements.

Qualifications

• Experience in care is beneficial but not required.
• Willingness to learn and be part of a supporting team.
• Compassionate and patient approach to elder care.

Responsibilities

• 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.
• Light cleaning and domestic duties.

Skills

Care experience

Education

Health & Social Care Level 2

Job description

Looking for a Care Assistant job in Stafford.

Join McCarthy & Stone as a Zero-hour Care Assistant and enjoy a rewarding role based in just one modern location.

• just quality care in a beautiful environment.

Whether you're experienced or just starting out, we’ll support your journey.

Why You’ll Love This Role No Travel Required

• Work in one location at Deans Park Court with no community rounds Modern, Inspiring Workplace
• A comfortable and welcoming place to work Competitive Pay - £13.26 per hour, up to £14.56for some evening/weekend shifts* 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
• What You’ll Do As a Zero-hour 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

About You 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.

Please note: We can only consider applications from candidates currently living in the UK.

About Us As the UK’s leading developer and manager of retirement communities, we provide high quality homes to exacting specifications.

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 2026 as well as making the Great Place to Work for Development and Wellbeing list!

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