Mobile Care Assistant

Due to our evolving care and lifestyle delivery, we are looking for passionate Care Assistantto join our growing care team. ***Receive a £300 bonus when you pass probation.*** Location: Epping & Surrounding Areas - A valid full UK driving license and use of your own vehicle is essential to be considered for this role. Travel expenses covered, mileage paid at 43p per mile. Hourly rate : £14.50 per hour , plus earn an EXTRA 30p per hour for working evening hours, and an Hours: 25 We Are you compassionate, proactive, and eager to make a difference in the lives of older adults? Join McCarthy Stone as a Mobile Care Assistant and play a key role in enhancing the quality of life for our homeowners in our beautiful purpose-built developments. About the Role: This is a dual role consisting of Personal Care and Domestic Services. You’ll work closely with the Field Care Supervisor, House Managers and Registered Care Manager to deliver personal bespoke care and lifestyle services. This could be from assisting with personal care, household tasks to offering companionship and supporting wellbeing activities. There is the expectation to ensure communal areas are cleaned regularly too. This is a mobile field-based role to grow our care service so there is a requirement to travel between our developments. Key Responsibilities: Support Individual Homeowners: To provide personalised care, including help with daily activities, personal hygiene, and medication assistance. Domestic: Maintain communal areas within our developments to a high standard, ensuring a clean, tidy, and welcoming environment for all homeowners. You will also offer domestic support for our homeowners, such as cleaning, shopping, and managing household tasks. Social Support: To assist homeowners with social activities, transport arrangements, and attending appointments, enhancing their overall well-being and social connections. What We’re Looking For: Skills & Experience: Ideally you will have previous experience in a care environment with a Level 2 Health and Social Care. However, this is not essential as we can provide full training for anyone looking for a career change. You must have strong interpersonal skills, empathy, and the ability to manage your time effectively. We welcome applications from people with domestic or housekeeping experience. Driving License: This is a field-based role, so a valid full UK driving license is required, and access to your own car along with a willingness to travel between developments. Flexibility: The ability to work on a rota basis that will include early mornings, lates and alternate weekends, and some bank holidays. Why Join Us? Travel Expenses Covered: Use your personal car for work with all travel expenses fully reimbursed and parking available on site. Mileage is paid at 43p per mile. Uniform and mobile phone provided. Professional Development: We support your growth with training opportunities, including the chance to work towards a Diploma in Health and Social Care and to progress to a senior care assistant role if that is of interest. 28 days holiday which includes your bank holidays ( pro rata if you work part time hours.) Life insurance 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 Impactful Work: Enjoy the satisfaction of making a meaningful difference in the lives of older adults every day. The opportunity to earn extra income from our staff referral scheme (Up to £500 per referral) If you’re a caring, dedicated individual with a can-do attitude and a passion for supporting older people, we’d love to hear from you! UK-based applicants only; sponsorship is not available. At McCarthy & Stone, we celebrate diversity and promote equality and inclusion amongst our colleagues. We welcome applications from all, regardless of personal characteristics or background. All applications will be reviewed as soon as they are received, and we hold the right to appoint before the closing date. #J-18808-Ljbffr McCarthy Stone