Relief Care Assistant

McCarthy Stone; Worthing; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading care provider in Worthing is seeking a Relief Care Assistant to provide quality care to elderly residents at Neptune House. Responsibilities include supporting daily activities, assisting with appointments, and maintaining a high standard of care. The ideal candidate should possess a friendly demeanor, a passion for helping others, and preferably hold a QCF Health and Social Care Level 2 qualification. This role offers competitive hourly pay and various employee benefits.

Benefits

28 days holiday (pro rata)

Life insurance and company pension

Training and professional qualifications

Employee assistance program

Qualifications

• Experience in a care or support environment is ideal.
• Passion for older people’s wellbeing.
• Driven to deliver excellent customer service.

Responsibilities

• Provide individual care to residents.
• Assist with appointments and transport.
• Encourage residents in activities.

Skills

Warm friendly individual

Customer service

Teamwork

Empathy

Education

QCF Health and Social Care (Adults) Level 2

Job description

McCarthy Stone are recruiting a professional Relief Care Assistant to join the team at our prestigious Neptune House in Worthing, West Sussex.

Hourly rate: 12.39 per hour plus up to an additional 1.30 for working evenings and weekends.

Hours: To cover shifts on an as and when basis when required to be discussed with the development manager.

About the role

As a Relief Care Assistant you will provide the highest quality of individual care to our residents enabling them to live later life well. You will deliver housekeeping and domestic support across the general estate including apartment cleans. Duties will be varied and include supporting and encouraging our residents to take part in a wide range of activities that support their health and wellbeing. You will help them to book appointments, arrange transport and where necessary escort them on visits and assist with their shopping. Every day will be diverse and you’ll have the opportunity to use your people skills to make a real difference.

About you

• Warm friendly individual with ideally some experience of working in a care or support environment.
• Passion for making a difference to the wellbeing and happiness of older people and enjoys working as part of a team in a busy work setting.
• Driven to deliver excellent customer service.
• Wants to work in the Health and Social care sector and preferably have a QCF Health and Social Care (Adults) Level 2 qualification—though consideration will be given to a candidate with an alternative qualification and relevant experience.

McCarthy Stone have a wealth of support and benefits for their staff. These include:

• 28 days holiday inclusive of bank holidays (pro rata if part time)
• Life insurance and company pension
• Opportunities to stay in our guest suites across all our developments UK wide
• Discounts on apartment purchases for employees and immediate family
• Management and leadership training and support with professional qualifications
• 24/7 access to Employee Assist Programme (including counsellors and legal advisors) and access to in-house Mental Health First Aiders

Could this role be the perfect job for you? Apply now! All applications will be reviewed as soon as they are received and we hold the right to appoint before the closing date.

McCarthy Stone celebrate diversity and promote equality and inclusion amongst our colleagues. We welcome applications from all regardless of personal characteristics or background.

We do not offer sponsorship; we will only be considering UK based applications.

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 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 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!

Our Customers

The Benefits

24 days annual leave

Pension plan

Life assurance

Employee assistance helpline

Health screening

Eyecare voucher scheme

Long service award

Testimonials

I enjoy working for McCarthy and Stone as a House Manager because I am very well supported in my Role by my manager. I am able to make the day to day decisions but always have immediate support on the rare times I need help. Its a breath of Fresh Air working for a focused dynamic company who know what they are trying to achieve as a team.

Linda Diamond House Manager

Only at McCarthy Stone can you start in the middle of a pandemic and feel at home within a couple of weeks its all about our great people and how welcome they make you feel even if it was through a screen!

Andrea Waldron - Senior HR Business Partner

From my first week I felt like part of the team everyone is helpful and pro-active which is crucial in a fast paced environment. Ive had the opportunity to work on some exciting projects its a very hands-on approach here with plenty of opportunity to be involved and play a part in delivering developments.

Emily Bishop - Principal Planning Associate

Working for McCarthy Stone is a very fulfilling experience. The staff here are all empathetic and professional. Guiding people in purchasing an apartment watching them settle in and make friends and then watching them lead a happy and carefree retirement is very rewarding.

Caroline Craig-cordel Sales Consultant

I found it inspiring how working in McCarthy Stone gives you a chance to make so many people happier every day. And what we do is so important to our homeowners! In my marketing career before I couldnt dream about customers sharing their thoughts about my campaigns but here it happens all the time.

Stan Smolyar Head of Brand

Key Skills

Senior Care, Nursing Home Experience, Hospital Experience, Acute Care, Basic Math, Computer Skills, Caregiving, Vital Signs Experience, Medical Terminology, Rota Management, Mentoring, Leadership Skill

Employment Type: Unclear

Experience: years

Vacancy: 1