Care and Support Assistant – Field-Based Role in North Bristol
Location: North Bristol Area
Salary: Competitive + Travel Expenses Covered - We pay from the start to the end of your shift.
Driving License Required
Are you compassionate, proactive, and eager to make a difference in the lives of older adults? Join McCarthy Stone as a Care and Support Assistant and play a key role in enhancing the quality of life for our homeowners across North Bristol’s Retirement Living developments.
About the Role: As a Care and Support Assistant, you'll provide personalized care and domestic support to our homeowners, helping them maintain independence and enjoy their retirement. This is a field-based role, requiring travel between multiple developments in the North Bristol area, with all travel expenses covered. You’ll work closely with the Field Care Supervisor to deliver high-quality care services, from assisting with personal care and household tasks to offering companionship and supporting social activities.
Key Responsibilities:
1. Support Individual Homeowners: Provide personalized care, including help with daily activities, personal hygiene, and medication assistance. Offer domestic support such as cleaning, shopping, and managing household tasks.
2. Housekeeping: Maintain communal areas within our developments to a high standard, ensuring a clean, tidy, and welcoming environment for all homeowners.
3. Social Support: Assist homeowners with social activities, transport arrangements, and attending appointments, enhancing their overall well-being and social connections.
What We’re Looking For:
4. Skills & Experience: Strong interpersonal skills, empathy, and the ability to manage your time effectively. Previous experience in a care environment is desirable, with a good understanding of adult safeguarding and care regulations.
5. Driving License: This is a field-based role, so a valid UK driving license is required, along with a willingness to travel between developments in North Bristol.
6. Flexibility: Ability to work early mornings, late shifts, and alternate weekends. Willingness to undertake extra shifts to support on-call requirements.
Why Join Us?
7. Travel Expenses Covered: Use your personal car for work with all travel expenses fully reimbursed.
8. Professional Development: We support your growth with training opportunities, including the chance to work towards a Diploma in Health and Social Care.
9. Impactful Work: Enjoy the satisfaction of making a meaningful difference in the lives of older adults every day.
If you’re a caring, dedicated individual with a can-do attitude and a passion for supporting independent living, we’d love to hear from you!
Apply Today to join a team that values your contribution and offers a rewarding career path in the care sector.