Relief Care Assistant

McCarthy Stone; Uxbridge; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 22,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company pension

Life assurance

Discounted stays in McCarthy Stone?ap

24/7 counselling and wellbeing support

Job summary

McCarthy Stone is seeking a Relief Care Assistant in Uxbridge, Middlesex. You’ll deliver high-quality, person-centred care at Lysander Place, with no travel between clients and a supportive team in a modern workplace.

We offer paid training, a pension and life assurance, and exclusive employee discounts. You’ll work a mix of early and late shifts, including alternate weekends, in a rewarding role focused on resident wellbeing.

Qualifications

• Warm, friendly and passionate about supporting older adults.
• Team player, reliable and willing to learn.
• Over 18 years old; driving preferred but not essential.
• Experience in care or a Health & Social Care Level 2 qualification is beneficial but not required.

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.
• Being a consistent, friendly presence in residents’ lives.
• Light cleaning and domestic duties.

Education

Health & Social Care Level 2 (beneficial)

Job description

Looking for a Care Assistant job in Uxbridge, Middlesex

Join

McCarthy & Stone as a

ReliefCare Assistant and enjoy a rewarding role based in just

No travelling between clients – just quality care in a beautiful environment. Whether you're experienced or just starting out, we’llsupport your journey.

You will be working a mix of early shifts, and late shifts, including alternate weekends.

Why You’ll Love This Role

No Travel Required – Work in one location

Lysander Place with no community rounds

Modern, Inspiring Workplace – A comfortable and welcoming place to work

Competitive Pay - £14.69 to £15.99 per hour for 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

Relief 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.

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 theyfeel moreconnected, recognised, and valued than ever.In late 2020 we launched the McCarthy & Stone Charitable Foundation tosupport 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!

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

All applications will be reviewed as soon as they are received, and we hold the right to appoint before the closing date