The Vacancy
McCarthy Stone are recruiting a Care Assistant to join the team at our Bowes Lyon Court development in Poundbury.
Built in 2016, Bowes Lyon Court is a Retirement Living Plus development that consists of 62 apartments with the over 70's in mind, providing excellent on‑site facilities and set within beautiful grounds.
Hourly rate: £13.70 per hour, plus earn up to an additional £1.30 for working evening and weekend hours.
Hours: 30 per week.
About the role
As a Care 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.
About you
* Warm, friendly individual with ideally some experience of working in a care or support environment.
* 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.
* Driven to deliver excellent customer service.
* Desire to work in the Health and Social care sector and preferably hold a QCF Health and Social Care (Adults) Level 2 qualification, although consideration will be given to a candidate with alternative qualifications and relevant experience.
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 access to in-house Mental Health First Aiders.
We celebrate diversity and promote equality and inclusion amongst our colleagues. We welcome applications from all, regardless of personal characteristics or background.
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