Relief Care & Support Assistant

McCarthy & Stone; Glasgow; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 21,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive hourly rate

Pension & life assurance

Discounted stays in McCarthy Stone

Counselling and wellbeing support

Employee discounts platform

Job summary

McCarthy & Stone in Glasgow is seeking a compassionate Care Assistant to support residents with daily living in a single modern location. You’ll provide personal care, assist with activities, and help with practical tasks, bringing a warm, friendly presence to the team.

Salary is competitive (£13.70–£15.00 per hour on some evening/weekend shifts), with paid training, a supportive environment, and access to our wellbeing and discounts platform. Driving is optional but not required.

Qualifications

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

Skills

Warm and friendly

Team player

Reliable

Willing to learn

Education

Health & Social Care Level 2 (beneficial)

Job description

Job Introduction

Looking for a Care Assistant job in Glasgow

Join McCarthy & Stone as a Zero-hour Care Assistant and enjoy a rewarding role based in just one modern location. No travelling between clients – 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 Hilltree Court with no community rounds
• Modern, Inspiring Workplace – A comfortable and welcoming place to work
• Competitive Pay – £13.70 up to £15.00 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

• 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

• 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!