Overview
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.
Responsibilities
* Provide high-quality individual care to residents to support their wellbeing.
* Deliver housekeeping and domestic support across the estate, including apartment cleans.
* Encourage residents to participate in activities that support health and wellbeing.
* Assist residents with booking appointments, arranging transport and escorting on visits when necessary.
* Assist with shopping for residents as needed.
* Use people skills to deliver a positive resident experience in a busy care environment.
Qualifications
* Experience in a care or support environment is desirable; warmth and friendliness are essential.
* A passion for the wellbeing and happiness of older people and the ability to work as part of a team.
* Driven to deliver excellent customer service.
* QCF Health and Social Care (Adults) Level 2 qualification is preferred; alternative qualifications and relevant experience will be considered.
Details
* Role: Relief Care & Support Assistant
* Location: Corbett Court development, Burgess Hill, West Sussex
* Hours: Part-time, on an as-and-when basis (to be discussed with the development Manager)
* Hourly rate: £12.39 per hour, plus up to £1.30 for evenings and weekends
Benefits
* 28 days holiday inclusive of bank holidays (pro rata if part time)
* Life insurance and company pension
* Opportunities to stay in guest suites across developments UK wide
* Discounts on apartment purchases for employees and immediate family
* Management and leadership training and support with professional qualifications
* 24/7 Employee Assist Programme (including counsellors and legal advisors) and access to in-house Mental Health First Aiders
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