McCarthy & Stone
Relief Care Assistant
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Join McCarthy & Stone as a Relief Care Assistant – All in One Place!
Are you ready for a fulfilling role where care and community come together? At McCarthy & Stone’s Stiperstones Court development in Shrewsbury, Shropshire. You’ll support residents in one of our beautiful, modern locations, with no travel required. Join our supportive team and bring care into everything you do.
Why You’ll Love This Role
- No Travel Required: All your clients are based in one location, allowing you to provide quality care without travel stress.
- Beautiful Environment: We offer a stunning, contemporary workplace where you can feel inspired and comfortable.
- Paid Training: Start your journey with us while getting paid to learn; we offer ongoing support to help you grow.
- Great Team: Work alongside compassionate colleagues who are dedicated to exceptional care and mutual support.
What We Offer
- Competitive Pay: £13.26 per hour, with a possibility of up to £14.56 depending on shifts during weekends and evenings.
- Additional Perks: Company pension, life assurance, discounted apartment stays, and access to 24/7 counselling and support services.
- Discounts Platform: Get exclusive discounts on popular brands, restaurants, and more!
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Role Details
As a Relief Care Assistant, you’ll provide high-quality, individualised support for our residents, assisting with personal care, organising activities, booking appointments, and even escorting residents on outings. This is a flexible role with shifts available year-round, including days, evenings, and weekends.
About You
We’re looking for someone warm, friendly, and passionate about supporting the wellbeing of older adults. Experience in care is helpful but not required—we value a willingness to learn and connect. A Health and Social Care Level 2 qualification is beneficial, but not essential. You must be over 18 years old and be able to drive.
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Start a rewarding, impactful career with McCarthy & Stone—a recognized top employer that embraces diversity and inclusion. We welcome applicants of all backgrounds; however, we can only consider UK-based applications. Apply now and be part of a caring community!
About Us
As the UK’s leading developer and manager of retirement communities, we provide high-quality homes to exacting specifications. As of January 2025, McCarthy Stone operates over 545 developments across the UK for more than 24,200 people.
We believe in championing the role, wellbeing, and happiness of older people in society. We help our customers have a better later life, so they feel more connected, recognised, and valued than ever. In late 2020, we launched the McCarthy Stone Charitable Foundation to support local causes that help older people in need across Britain.
We are proud to have been certified as a Great Place to Work 2025 as well as making the Great Place to Work Wellbeing list!
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