Relief Care Assistant

McCarthy Stone; Walton-on-Thames; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading retirement community provider is recruiting a Relief Care Assistant in Walton-on-Thames. The role involves enabling residents to live independently through daily support and activities. Ideal candidates will have a minimum of one year's experience in health and social care and a passion for working with older adults. Competitive hourly wage and comprehensive benefits including paid training and holiday are offered.

Benefits

Paid training for Level 2 or Level 3 Adult Care qualifications

28 days of paid holiday

Life insurance and company pension

24/7 Employee Assistance Program

Discounts on apartments and gift cards

Qualifications

• Minimum of 1 year in a UK health and social care role preferred.
• Passion for working with older adults.

Responsibilities

• Enable residents to live independently by assisting with daily activities.
• Coordinate resident activities and help with appointments and shopping.
• Perform light domestic duties.

Skills

Warm and friendly demeanor

Team collaboration

Dedication to exceptional service

Education

Level 2 QCF qualification in Health and Social Care (Adults)

Job description

Are you searching for a rewarding care role where all your clients are in one place We are recruiting a Relief Care Assistant to join the teamat ourEdwardPlace retirement developmentin Walton-on-Thames Surrey.

Hourly rate : 13.61 per hour plus earn up to an additional 1.30 for working evening and weekend shifts.

Hours : A mix of shifts to work on an as and when basis arranged with the manager.

Comprehensive Benefits

• Paid Training : Earn while you learn with full funding for Level 2 or Level 3 Adult Care qualifications (eligibility applies).
• Work-Life Balance : Enjoy 28 days of paid holiday (prorated for part‑time).
• Financial and Wellness Support : Access life insurance a company pension and a 24 / 7 Employee Assistance Program offering counselling mental health support and more.
• Exclusive Discounts : Benefit from discounts on McCarthy Stone apartments for employees and immediate family opportunities to stay in guest suites across our UK developments and discounts on gift cards for top brands and restaurants.

Role Highlights

As a ReliefCare Assistant youll play a crucial role in enabling residents to live independently and actively. Your daily tasks will include light domestic duties coordinating resident activities and assisting with appointments and shopping. Each day will be diverse allowing you to make a significant impact on residents wellbeing.

About You

Experience

• A minimum of 1 year in a UK health and social care role is preferred with a passion for working with older adults.
• A Level 2 QCF qualification in Health and Social Care (Adults) is an asset but not mandatory.

Skills

• Warm friendly and dedicated to exceptional service you thrive in a team environment and are eager to make a positive difference.

Apply Today! We review applications as they come in and may close the position early for the right candidate. UK-based applicants only; sponsorship is not available.

About Us

As the UKs 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 24200 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 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!

The Benefits

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