Relief Care Assistant

Henley on Thames Source: WhatJobs

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£14.26 per hour, up to £15.42 per hour depending on shifts (enhanced for evenings & weekends)

Location:

Henley-On-Thames, Oxfordshire

Closing Date:

28/10/2026

Job Category:

Support and Administration

Department:

Albert Court

Business Area:

Services

Job Introduction

Looking for a Care Assistant job in Henley-on-Thames?Join McCarthy Stone, at Albert Court – Make a Real Difference!

Join McCarthy & Stone as a Zero-hour 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.

Albert Court in Henley-On-Thames is a Retirement Living PLUS development comprises of retirement apartments. Exclusive to the over 70s, it has some outstanding communal facilities, communal lounge and on-site restaurant.

You will be working a mix of early shifts, and late shifts, including alternate weekends.

Why You’ll Love This Role:

No Travel Required – Work in one location, Albert Court, with no community rounds,
Modern, Inspiring Workplace – A comfortable and welcoming place to work,
Competitive Pay –£14.12 per hour, up to £15.12 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:

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.
Location : Living within commuting distance of the development.

Why Join McCarthy Stone?

We’re proud to be a Great Place to Work , committed to career growth, teamwork, and improving the lives of older adults.

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 !

Please note: We can only consider applications from candidates currently living in the UK.

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