- 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 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
- 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
- Access to benefits platform offering discounted Gift Cards and eGifts providing discounts on a number of leading brands including restaurants and supermarkets
- 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.
Relief Care and Support Assistant - Newcastle upon Tyne, United Kingdom - McCarthy Stone
Description
McCarthy Stone are looking for a professional ReliefCare and Support Assistant to join their team at our Kenton Lodge estate in Gosforth.
Base Salary: £11.58 up to £12.88 per hour see below*
Hours: To be agreed with the Estate Manager
Development information: - Kenton Lodge is a stunning development of one and two bedroom, age exclusive apartments for people aged 70 and over, right in the heart of Gosforth. As well as modern contemporary apartments, the development incorporates the original 107 year old Lodge with its grand staircase, ornate fireplaces and decorative ceilings. The development enjoys a contemporary and comfortable communal lounge, plus a glass conservatory within the grounds to relax in. There is an on site bistro for meals too.
McCarthy Stone have a wealth of support and benefits for their staff. These include:
About the role: As a Relief 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:
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? 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 based applications.