Overview
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Location: Cheshire (covering Bramhall & Handforth locations). A valid UK driving licence and access to your own vehicle is essential at the point of application to be considered.
Location
Cheshire (covering Bramhall & Handforth locations).
Hours & Compensation
Hours: 25+ hours per week
Hourly rate: £12.80 per hour plus travel expenses covered and up to an additional £1.30 for working evening and weekend hours.
About the Role
This is a field-based role to grow our care service, with a requirement to travel between developments. Parking will be available at each site. You’ll work closely with the Field Care Supervisor, House Managers and Care Manager to deliver person-centred care and lifestyle services, from assisting with personal care and household tasks to offering companionship and supporting wellbeing activities.
Key Responsibilities
* Support Individual Homeowners: Provide personalised care, including help with daily activities, personal hygiene, and medication assistance. Offer domestic support such as cleaning, shopping, and managing household tasks.
* Housekeeping: Maintain communal areas within our developments to a high standard, ensuring a clean, tidy, and welcoming environment for all homeowners.
* Social Support: Assist homeowners with social activities, transport arrangements, and attending appointments, enhancing their overall well-being and social connections.
What We’re Looking For
* Skills & Experience: Strong interpersonal skills, empathy, and the ability to manage your time effectively. Ideally you will have previous experience in a care environment with a level 2 health and social care. We are willing to accept applications from those without care experience looking for a career change as full training and growth qualifications provided.
* Driving Licence: A valid UK driving licence is required, along with a willingness to travel between developments.
* Flexibility: Ability to work on a rota basis, including early mornings, lates, and alternate weekends.
Why Join Us
* Travel Expenses Covered: Use your personal car for work with all travel expenses reimbursed and parking available on site.
* Uniform and mobile phone provided.
* Professional Development: Training opportunities, including potential to work towards a Diploma in Health and Social Care and career progression to senior care assistant.
* 28 days holiday inclusive of bank holidays (pro rata if part-time).
* Life insurance
* Company pension
* Opportunities to stay in our guest suites across all 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 Assistance Programme
* Impactful Work: Make a meaningful difference in the lives of older adults every day.
* Staff referral bonus (up to £500 per referral).
About Us
As the UK’s leading developer and manager of retirement communities, McCarthy Stone provides high-quality homes to exacting specifications. As of January 2025, McCarthy Stone operates over 545 developments across the UK for more than 24,200 people. We champion the role, wellbeing, and happiness of older people in society.
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