Care and Support Assistant

McCarthy Stone; Bedford; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

Join McCarthy Stone as a Care and Support Assistant at Oakhill Place in Bedford. This rewarding role allows you to make a real difference in the lives of older adults while enjoying a supportive team environment, career growth, and the flexibility of working 20 hours a week with generous benefits.

Benefits

Paid Training for Level 2 or Level 3 Adult Care qualifications

28 days of paid holiday (prorated for part-time)

Life insurance and company pension

Access to 24/7 Employee Assistance Program

Employee discounts on apartments and guest suites

Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year experience in a UK health and social care role preferred.
• Passion for working with older adults.
• Ability to work in a team and make a positive difference.

Responsibilities

• Enable residents to live independently and actively.
• Assist with light domestic duties and resident activities.
• Support with appointments and shopping.

Skills

Friendly

Dedicated to service

Education

Level 2 QCF qualification in Health and Social Care (Adults)

Job description

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Join McCarthy Stone as a Care and Support Assistant – Make a Real Difference!

Are you searching for a rewarding care role where all your clients are in one place? Join us at Oakhill Place, in Bedford, a beautiful, modern development where you can work alongside supportive colleagues in a centralised environment—no travel required!

• Contract: Permanent
• 20 hours per week: working early and late shifts as arranged with the manager. Includes alternate weekends.
• Pay: Starting at £12.39 per hour, with enhanced rates depending on shifts during weekends and evenings.

Oakhill Place is a friendly Retirement Living PLUS community offering retirement apartments for the over 70s.

Why You’ll Love Working Here

• Beautiful Work Environment: Enjoy a modern facility designed for comfort and care.
• Supportive Team: Collaborate with dedicated colleagues who are passionate about making a difference.
  
• Paid Training: Earn while you learn with full funding for Level 2 or Level 3 Adult Care qualifications (eligibility applies).
• Work-Life Balance: Enjoy 28 days of paid holiday (prorated for part-time).
• Financial and Wellness Support: Access life insurance, a company pension, and a 24/7 Employee Assistance Program offering counselling, mental health support, and more.
• Exclusive Discounts: Benefit from discounts on McCarthy Stone apartments for employees and immediate family, opportunities to stay in guest suites across our UK developments, and discounts on gift cards for top brands and restaurants.

Role Highlights
As a Care and Support Assistant, you’ll play a crucial role in enabling residents to live independently and actively. Your daily tasks will include light domestic duties, coordinating resident activities, and assisting with appointments and shopping. Each day will be diverse, allowing you to make a significant impact on residents’ wellbeing.

About You

• Location: Ideally located within commuting distance to our estate.
• Experience: A minimum of 1 year in a UK health and social care role is preferred, with a passion for working with older adults. A Level 2 QCF qualification in Health and Social Care (Adults) is an asset but not mandatory.
• Skills: Warm, friendly, and dedicated to exceptional service, you thrive in a team environment and are eager to make a positive difference.

Why McCarthy Stone?
We are proud to be recognized as a Great Place to Work! This rewarding role offers career growth and the opportunity to make a meaningful difference in the lives of older adults.

Apply Today! We review applications as they come in and may close the position early for the right candidate. UK-based applicants only; sponsorship is not available.