The Vacancy We are recruiting a Relief Domestic Assistant to join the team at our Portman Court development in Uckfield, East Sussex. Built in 2008 and consisting of 46 apartments, Portman Court encourages independent living for the over 60's. Hourly rate: £12.24 per hour Hours: Flexible hours per week to cover sickness and holidays About the role: We are looking for a motivated, and friendly Relief Domestic Assistant to cover a mix of pre agreed shifts. Responsibilities: Domestic support and housekeeping, including weekly homeowner apartment cleans, laundry service and communal area cleaning Supporting in the Bistro or Restaurant Lifestyle services such as chaperoning homeowners to medical appointments, and/or other community related services, or simply offering social support Opportunity for overtime within nearby developments About you: Previous cleaning experience is desirable A caring personality and the want to make a difference to people's lives Experience in a customer care or service role within a similar environment, such as health & social care, hospitality, retail, domestic services or even caring for a family member. Considerate, patient and professional Clear and confident communication skills Be friendly and approachable A hardworking diligent nature and good time keeping 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 based applications. About Us As the UK's leading developer and manager of retirement communities, we provide high quality homes to exacting specifications. As of May 2024, McCarthy Stone operates 538 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 2024 as well as making the Great Place to Work Wellbeing list Our Customers The Benefits 24 days annual leave Pension plan Life assurance Employee assistance helpline Health screening Eyecare voucher scheme Long service award Testimonials "I enjoy working for McCarthy and Stone as a House Manager because I am very well supported in my Role by my manager. I am able to make the day to day decisions but always have immediate support on the rare times I need help. It's a breath of Fresh Air working for a focused dynamic company who know what they are trying to achieve as a team." Linda Diamond - House Manager "Only at McCarthy Stone can you start in the middle of a pandemic and feel at home within a couple of weeks it's all about our great people and how welcome they make you feel even if it was through a screen" Andrea Waldron - Senior HR Business Partner "From my first week I felt like part of the team, everyone is helpful and pro-active, which is crucial in a fast paced environment. I've had the opportunity to work on some exciting projects, it's a very 'hands-on' approach here with plenty of opportunity to be involved and play a part in delivering developments." Emily Bishop - Principal Planning Associate "Working for McCarthy Stone is a very fulfilling experience. The staff here are all empathetic and professional. Guiding people in purchasing an apartment, watching them settle in and make friends, and then watching them lead a happy and carefree retirement is very rewarding." Caroline Craig-cordel - Sales Consultant "I found it inspiring how working in McCarthy Stone gives you a chance to make so many people happier, every day. And what we do is so important to our homeowners In my marketing career before I couldn't dream about customers sharing their thoughts about my campaigns, but here it happens all the time." Stan Smolyar - Head of Brand Previous Next