Relief Care Assistant – McCarthy Stone
McCarthy Stone are recruiting for a professional Relief Care Assistant to join the team at our prestigious Thomas Court development in Pen‑y‐lan, Cardiff. The position offers £13.26 per hour, plus up to an additional £1.30 for working evenings and weekends. Hours are flexible on an 'as and when' basis and will be discussed with the Development Manager.
Thomas Court is a Retirement Living Plus development built in 2013, consisting of 58 apartments designed for residents over 70. It offers excellent on-site facilities and beautiful grounds.
Benefits
* 28 days holiday inclusive of bank holidays (pro rata if part‑time hours)
* 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 in‑house Mental Health First Aiders
About the role
As a Relief Care & Support 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
* You will be a warm, friendly individual with ideally some experience of working in a care or support environment.
* You will have a passion for making a difference to the wellbeing and happiness of older people and enjoy working as part of a team in a busy work setting.
* You will be driven to deliver excellent customer service.
* You will want to work in the Health and Social care sector and preferably have a QCF Health and Social Care (Adults) Level 2 qualification, although consideration will be given to a candidate with alternative qualifications and relevant experience.
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.
McCarthy Stone is the UK’s leading developer and manager of retirement communities, providing high‑quality homes to exacting specifications.
We believe in championing the role, wellbeing, and happiness of older people in society.
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