We are recruiting Care and Support Assistants to join the team at our newest development, Mewstone Place in Dartmouth, Devon. Mewstone Place is our latest Retirement Living Plus development, consisting of 61 apartments with excellent on‑site facilities, all set within beautiful grounds. It's an exciting time to join as we open the development and welcome new homeowners!
Hourly rate: £13.70 per hour, plus up to an additional £1.30 for working evenings and weekends. Hours: 20 hours per week.
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
About the role
As a 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. Your duties include supporting and encouraging residents to take part in activities that support their health and wellbeing, helping them book appointments, arrange transport and, where necessary, escort them on visits and assist with shopping.
About you
* Warm, friendly individual with ideally some experience 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 setting.
* Driven to deliver excellent customer service.
* Willing to work in the Health and Social care sector and preferably hold a QCF Health and Social Care (Adults) Level 2 qualification; consideration given to alternative qualifications and relevant experience.
McCarthy Stone celebrates diversity and promotes equality and inclusion among colleagues. We welcome applications from all, regardless of personal characteristics or background. We do not offer sponsorship; only UK‑based applications will be considered.
McCarthy Stone is the UK’s leading developer and manager of retirement communities. As of January 2025, we operate over 545 developments across the UK for more than 24,200 people. We champion the wellbeing and happiness of older people in society.
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