Relief Domestic & Lifestyle Asst

McCarthy Stone; Middlewich; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Travel expenses covered

Mileage paid

Uniform provided

Mobile phone provided

Pension scheme

Life insurance

Health care benefits

Job summary

McCarthy Stone is seeking Relief Mobile Domestic Assistants to join our care team in the Middlewich area. A valid UK driving licence and access to your own car are essential, with an hourly rate of £12.85 and travel expenses reimbursed.

The role involves domestic services and independent living support, working on a rota that includes mornings, evenings, and some weekends, with training provided and opportunities to develop within the care team.

Qualifications

• Experience in a domestic or housekeeping role is preferred.
• Full training will be provided for career change candidates.
• Must have strong interpersonal skills and the ability to manage time effectively.
• A valid full UK driving licence and access to your own car is required for travel between developments.

Responsibilities

• Maintain communal areas to a high standard, keeping spaces clean and welcoming for homeowners.
• Provide domestic support such as cleaning, shopping and household tasks.
• Offer social support, transport arrangements and attendance at appointments to boost wellbeing.
• Assist homeowners with daily activities, personal hygiene and medication where required.

Skills

Domestic duties

Interpersonal skills

Time management

Empathy

Job description

Due to our evolving care and lifestyle delivery, we are looking for passionate Relief Mobile Domestic and Lifestyle Assistants to join our growing care team.

Location:

Middlewich & Surrounding Area -A valid full UK driving license and use of your own vehicle is essential to be considered for this role.

Hourly rate:

£12.85 per hour plus expenses

Hours:

On a rota basis that will include mornings, evenings and alternate weekends (may include some bank holidays) anytime between 7am to 10pm. We do not offer sponsorship.

Are you compassionate, proactive, and eager to make a difference in the lives of older adults?

Join McCarthy & Stone as a Relief Mobile Domestic Assistantand play a key point in enhancing the quality of life for our homeowners in our beautiful purpose-built developments.

About the Role:

This role consists of domestic services and independent living support. You’ll work closely with the Field Care Supervisor, House Managers and Registered Care Manager to deliver personal bespoke domestic and lifestyle services.

This could be from assisting cleaning throughout our communal areas and within our homeowners’ apartments, household tasks such as laundry and shopping, to offering companionship and supporting wellbeing activities.

Key Responsibilities:

• Domestic:Maintain communal areas within our developments to a high standard, ensuring a clean, tidy, and welcoming environment for all homeowners.
• You will also offer domestic support for our homeowners, such as cleaning, shopping, and managing household tasks.
• Social Support:To assist homeowners with social activities, transport arrangements, and attending appointments, enhancing their overall well-being and social connections.
• If you are also willing to: Support Individual Homeowners:To provide personalised care, including help with daily activities, personal hygiene, and medication assistance.

Then you may wish to be considered for our Care & Support roles which are £14.50 ph plus 43p mileage.

What We’re Looking For:

Skills & Experience:Ideally you will have previous experience in a domestic or housekeeping role.

However, this is not essential as we can provide full training for anyone looking for a career change.

You must have strong interpersonal skills, empathy, and the ability to manage your time effectively.

Driving License:

This is a field-based role, so a valid full UK driving license is required, and access to your own car along with a willingness to travel between developments.

Flexibility:

The ability to work on a rota basis that will include early mornings, lates & alternate weekends, and some bank holidays.

Why Join Us?

Travel Expenses Covered:

Use your personal car for work with all travel expenses fully reimbursed and parking available on site.

Mileage is paid at 43p per mile.

Uniform and mobile phoneprovided.

Professional Development:

• We support your growth with training opportunities, including the chance to work towards a Diploma in Health and Social Care and to progress to a senior care assistant role if that is of interest.
• 28 days holidaywhich includes your bank holidays (pro rata if you work part time hours.)
• Life insurance
• Company pension Opportunitiesto stay in our guest suites across all our developments UK wide
• Discountson apartment purchases for employees and immediate family
• 24/7 access to Employee Assist Programme(including counsellors and legal advisors) and access to inhouse Mental Health First Aiders
• Impactful Work:Enjoy the satisfaction of making a meaningful difference in the lives of older adults every day.

The opportunity to earn extra incomefrom our staff referral scheme (Up to £500 per referral) If you’re a caring, dedicated individual with a can-do attitude and a passion for supporting older people, we’d love to hear from you! UK-based applicants only; sponsorship is not available.

At McCarthy & Stone, we celebrate diversity and promote equality and inclusion amongst our colleagues.

We welcome applications from all, regardless of personal characteristics or background.

All applications will be reviewed as soon as they are received, and we hold the right to appoint before the closing date. #LI-LC1 INDMOB

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