McCarthy & Stone
Relief Domestic Assistant
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The Vacancy
Location: Rutherford House, Marple Lane, Chalfont St Peter, Buckinghamshire
Hourly Rate: £12.85 per hour
Hours: Relief Hours. To help specifically with waiting at tables in our on-site bistro and other domestic duties.
You must be 18 years old to apply for this role.
We do not offer sponsorship.
About the Role
McCarthy Stone, a leader in retirement living, is looking for caring Domestic Assistants to join our team. If you take pride in creating a clean and comfortable environment, this role offers a rewarding opportunity to make a difference in residents’ lives.
Benefits
- Life Assurance and Company Pension
- Employee Discounts: Stay in guest suites across UK developments, discounts on apartment purchases, and savings with top brands, restaurants, and supermarkets
- Wellbeing Support: 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme with access to counselling and mental health resources
- Access to benefits platform offering discounted Gift Cards and eGifts providing discounts on several leading brands including restaurants and supermarkets
- Discounts on apartment purchases for employees and immediate family
- Training and support in this role
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Role Responsibilities
As a Domestic Assistant, your role will include:
- Working the weekend specifically to cover waiting at tables in our on-site bistro.
If There Is Time:
- Help with housekeeping & cleaning: Maintain high standards in communal areas and resident apartments.
- Laundry Services: Provide laundry support for residents.
- Social Support with our residents
- Flexible Work Opportunities: Option to take on overtime at nearby locations.
About You
We’re looking for individuals who:
- Have a Heart for Care: A caring personality and motivation to improve others’ lives.
- Bring Relevant Experience: Experience in customer care, health & social care, hospitality, retail, or personal caregiving is advantageous.
- Are Compassionate & Reliable: Friendly, patient, and professional with strong time management.
- Communicate Effectively: Confident, clear, and comfortable engaging with residents and colleagues.
Why McCarthy Stone?
Officially recognized as a great place to work, McCarthy Stone provides a fulfilling career where every day you know you’ve made a difference.
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McCarthy Stone celebrates diversity, equality, and inclusion. We welcome all applicants but cannot offer sponsorship; only UK applications will be considered.
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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