Care Assistant

Care Assistant Northampton, England

McCarthy Stone
Full Time Northampton, England 10.72 GBP HOURLY Today
Job description

McCarthy Stone are looking for a dynamic Care Assistant at their prestigious Wardington Court estate in Kingsthorpe, Northampton.

Wardington Court comprises 56 Assisted Living retirement apartments situated in close proximity to Kingsthorpe. The development also has a spacious homeowners’ lounge , and an on-site restaurant.

Base Salary: £10.72 per hour, up to £12.02 per hour (see below)

Hours: 20 per week or we have a contract for 15 hours a week

McCarthy Stone have a wealth of support and benefits for their staff. These include:

  • 28 days holiday inclusive of bank holidays (pro rata for part time roles)
  • Up to an additional £1.30 for working evening and weekend hours
  • Life assurance
  • Company pension
  • Opportunities to stay in our guest suites across all our developments UK wide
  • Discounts on apartment purchases for employees and immediate family
  • Access to benefits platform offering discounted Gift Cards and eGifts providing discounts on a number of leading brands including restaurants and supermarkets
  • Management and leadership training and support with professional qualifications
  • 24/7 access to Employee Assist Programme (including counsellors and legal advisors) and access to inhouse Mental Health First Aiders
  • Get paid whilst you learn! Fully funded opportunities to study for an Adult Care Worker Level 2 or Lead Adult Care Worker Level 3 (subject to eligibility and criteria) .

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. Every day will be diverse, and you’ll have the opportunity to use your people skills to make a real difference.

About you:

  • 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 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, although consideration will be given to a candidate with an alternative qualifications and relevant experience.

Why join?

McCarthy Stone has been officially recognised as a great place to work! This is a hugely rewarding role and a career to be proud of, where every day you will go home knowing you made a positive difference to the lives of older people.

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 be considering UK applications.

Job Types: Part-time, Permanent
Part-time hours: 20 per week

Salary: £10.72 per hour

Schedule:

  • Monday to Friday
  • Weekend availability

Application question(s):

  • Can you travel to Kingsthorpe easily?

Experience:

  • UK health and social care: 1 year (preferred)

Licence/Certification:

  • NVQ L2 Health and Social Care qualification or equivalent (preferred)

Work authorisation:

  • United Kingdom (required)

Work Location: In person

Reference ID: MCC907437

Care Assistant
McCarthy Stone

www.mccarthyandstone.co.uk
Bournemouth, United Kingdom
John Tonkiss
Unknown / Non-Applicable
501 to 1000 Employees
Company - Private
Construction
1979
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