Relief Care Assistant

McCarthy & Stone; Whitley Bay; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 19,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company pension

Life assurance

Discounted apartment stays

24/7 counselling and support

Job summary

McCarthy & Stone’s Elderton Place in Whitley Bay, Tyne and Wear, seeks a Relief Care Assistant to support residents with personal care, activities, appointments and outings. This flexible role offers shifts year-round, including days, evenings and weekends, with no travel required.

We provide competitive pay (£13.26–£14.56 per hour depending on shifts), a pension, life assurance, discounted apartment stays and access to 24/7 counselling and support services.

Qualifications

• Experience in care is helpful but not required.
• Willingness to learn and connect with residents.
• Over 18 years old and able to drive.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality, individualized support to residents.
• Assist with personal care and daily activities.
• Organise activities and book appointments.
• Escort residents on outings.

Skills

Care experience

Willingness to learn

Education

Health and Social Care Level 2

Job description

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 Elderton Place development in Whitley Bay, Tyne and Wear. 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.

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!