Relief Care and Support Assistant

Mccarthy Stone

The Role

Overview

Provide personal care and support to residents at a single retirement community.

Key Responsibilities

  • appointment booking
  • activity coordination
  • resident escort
  • personal care

Tasks

-Booking appointments and helping with practical tasks -Organising and joining in with activities -Escorting residents on outings and appointments -Supporting residents with personal care and daily routines

Requirements

  • care experience
  • health care
  • 18+
  • driving
  • no travel

What You Bring

-Experience in care or a Health & Social Care Level 2 qualification is beneficial, but not required. -Over 18 years old and preferably able to drive but not essential. -No Travel Required – Work in one location (Saxon Gardens) with no community rounds

Benefits

-Paid Training – Learn on the job with full support -Supportive Team – Be part of a compassionate, professional care team -Competitive Pay – £13.70 per hour, up to £15.00 for some evening/weekend shifts* -Modern, Inspiring Workplace – A comfortable and welcoming place to work -Discounted stays in McCarthy Stone apartments -Company pension and life assurance -Competitive hourly rate with enhancements for unsocial hours -24/7 counselling and wellbeing support -Access to our exclusive employee discounts platform

The Company

About Mccarthy Stone

-They focus on brownfield town‑centre sites close to amenities, combining construction, property sales, management, and tailored support services. -Notably, they remain the landlord and managing agent on all developments built since 2010, ensuring consistent quality and oversight. -In 2020, they were acquired by Lone Star Funds in a £647 million deal, later partnering with Macquarie and John Laing to finance a rental portfolio.

Sector Specialisms

Residential

Retirement Communities

Extra Care

Supported Housing

Communal Facilities

Property Management

Care and Support Services