Relief Domestic Assistant

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

Job summary

A leading housing and care provider in Cardiff is seeking a Relief Domestic Assistant. This role involves providing domestic support and housekeeping for homeowner apartments and assisting in the Bistro during service times. Candidates should have a caring personality and experience in customer care roles, making a positive difference in residents' lives. The position offers a competitive hourly wage and the chance to join a recognized great workplace.

Benefits

28 days holiday inclusive of bank holidays

Life assurance

Company pension

Discounts on apartment purchases

Training and professional qualifications support

24/7 access to Employee Assist Programme

Qualifications

• Experience in health & social care, hospitality, or similar.

Responsibilities

• Provide domestic support and housekeeping for homeowner apartments.
• Assist in the Bistro or Restaurant during service times.
• Chaperone homeowners to medical appointments or community services.

Skills

Caring personality

Customer care experience

Clear communication skills

Friendly demeanor

Good timekeeping

Job description

Overview

McCarthy Stone are looking for a Relief Domestic Assistant to join their team at their prestigious Thomas Courtestate in Cardiff.

Salary : £11.44 per hour

Hours : To be agreed with your manager

Benefits

• 28 days holiday inclusive of bank holidays (pro rata for part‑time or casual roles)
• Life assurance
• Company pension
• Opportunities to stay in our guest suites across all our developments UK wide
• Discounts on apartment purchases for employees and immediate family
• 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

About the role

As a Relief Domestic Assistant, you will be responsible for the domestic support and housekeeping of our homeowner apartments, their laundry service and cleaning of the development’s communal areas. You will support in the Bistro or Restaurant during service times and provide lifestyle services to our homeowners. These include chaperoning homeowners to medical appointments and/or other community related services, or simply offering social support. There are usually opportunities for overtime within nearby developments as well.

About you

• A caring personality and the want to make a difference to people’s lives!
• Experience in a customer care or service role within a similar environment, such as health & social care, hospitality, retail, domestic services or even caring for a family member.
• Considerate, patient, and professional
• Clear and confident communication skills
• Be friendly and approachable
• A hardworking diligent nature and good time keeping

Why join?

McCarthy Stone has been officially recognised as a great place to work! This is a hugely rewarding role and a career to be proud of, where every day you will go home knowing you made a positive difference to the lives of older people.