Relief Care Assistant

Overview

McCarthy Stone are recruiting for a professional Relief Care Assistant to join the team at the prestigious Lambrook Court development in Bath.

Built in 2017, Lambrook Court is a Retirement Living Plus development that consists of 50 apartments with the over 70s in mind, providing excellent on-site facilities and set within beautiful grounds.

12.80 per hour plus up to an additional 1.30 for working evenings and weekends.

To cover shifts on an as and when basis when required to be discussed with the development Manager.

• 28 days holiday inclusive of bank holidays (pro rata if part‑time hours)
• Up to an additional 1.30 for working evening and weekend 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

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.

• 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; though consideration will be given to a candidate with an alternative qualification 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 consider UK based applications.