Relief Care Assistant
| Company: | McCarthy Stone |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £13.26 to £14.56 an hour |
| Hours: | Part-time |
| Location: | Olney,, MK46 4FS |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Posting date: | 29 Sept 2026 |
| Closing date: | 11 Oct 2026 |
Summary
Looking for a Care Assistant job in Olney, Buckinghamshire
Join
McCarthy & Stone as a
Relief
Care Assistant and enjoy a rewarding role based in just
one modern location. No travelling between clients – just quality care in a beautiful environment. Whether you're experienced or just starting out, we’ll support your journey.
Why You’ll Love This Role
No Travel Required – Work in one location
Penny House with no community rounds
Modern, Inspiring Workplace – A comfortable and welcoming place to work
Competitive Pay - £13.26 to £15.56 per hour for some evening/weekend shifts*
Paid Training – Learn on the job with full support
Supportive Team – Be part of a compassionate, professional care team
What We Offer
- Competitive hourly rate with enhancements for unsocial hours
- Company pension and life assurance
- Discounted stays in McCarthy Stone apartments
- 24/7 counselling and wellbeing support
- Access to our exclusive employee discounts platform
What You’ll Do
As a
Zero-hour Care Assistant, you’ll deliver high-quality, person-centred care. Your role will include:
- Supporting residents with personal care and daily routines
- Organising and joining in with activities
- Booking appointments and helping with practical tasks
- Escorting residents on outings and appointments
- Being a consistent, friendly presence in residents’ lives
- Light cleaning and domestic duties
About You
We’re looking for someone who is:
- Warm, friendly, and passionate about supporting older adults
- A team player who is reliable and willing to learn
- Over 18 years old and preferably able to drive but not essential.
- Experience in care or a Health & Social Care Level 2 qualification is beneficial but not required.
Apply Today
Start a fulfilling and flexible care career with
McCarthy & Stone, a top UK employer committed to diversity, inclusion, and high-quality
support.
Apply now to join our caring community.
Please note: We can only consider applications from candidates currently living in the UK.
About Us
As the UK’s leading developer and manager of retirement communities, we provide high quality homes to exacting specifications. 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 2026 as well as making the Great Place to Work for Development and Wellbeing list!
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