Care and Support Assistant

McCarthy & Stone; Burgess Hill; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading developer of retirement communities as a Care & Support Assistant. In this fulfilling role, you will provide essential care and support to residents, ensuring their happiness and wellbeing in a vibrant community. You'll engage in diverse daily tasks, from housekeeping to assisting with appointments and activities, making a real difference in their lives. This position offers a competitive hourly rate, comprehensive benefits, and opportunities for professional growth in a supportive environment. If you have a passion for care and a desire to enhance the lives of older people, this could be the perfect opportunity for you!

Benefits

28 days holiday inclusive of bank holidays

Life insurance

Company pension

Discounts on apartment purchases

Management training

24/7 Employee Assistance Programme

Qualifications

• Experience in a care or support environment is preferred.
• Passion for enhancing the wellbeing of older people.

Responsibilities

• Provide individual care to residents to promote their health and wellbeing.
• Deliver housekeeping and domestic support across the estate.

Skills

Customer Service

Teamwork

Caregiving

Communication

Education

QCF Health and Social Care (Adults) Level 2

Job description

McCarthy Stone are recruiting a professional Care & Support Assistant to join the team at our prestigious Corbett Court development in Burgess Hill, West Sussex.

Hourly rate: £12.39 per hour, plus earn up to an additional £1.30 for working evening and weekend shifts.

McCarthy Stone offers a wealth of support and benefits for their staff, including:

• 28 days holiday inclusive of bank holidays (pro rata if part-time)
• Life insurance and company pension
• Opportunities to stay in our guest suites across all our developments UK wide
• Discounts on apartment purchases for employees and immediate family
• Management and leadership training and support with professional qualifications
• 24/7 access to Employee Assistance Programme (including counsellors and legal advisors) and access to in-house Mental Health First Aiders

About the role: As a Care & Support Assistant, you will provide the highest quality of individual care to our residents, enabling them to live later life well. You will deliver housekeeping and domestic support across the estate, including apartment cleans. Duties will be varied and include supporting residents in activities that promote their health and wellbeing, helping them book appointments, arrange transport, escort them on visits, and assist with shopping. Every day will be diverse, offering you the chance to use your people skills to make a real difference.

About you:

• You will be a warm, friendly individual with ideally some experience in a care or support environment.
• You will have a passion for enhancing the wellbeing and happiness of older people and enjoy working as part of a team in a busy setting.
• You will be committed to delivering excellent customer service.
• You will want to work in the Health and Social Care sector and preferably hold a QCF Health and Social Care (Adults) Level 2 qualification; however, consideration will be given to candidates with alternative qualifications and relevant experience.

Could this role be the perfect job for you? Apply now! All applications will be reviewed as soon as received, and we reserve the right to appoint before the closing date.

McCarthy Stone celebrates diversity and promotes equality and inclusion among our colleagues. We welcome applications from all, regardless of personal characteristics or background.

We do not offer sponsorship; we will only consider UK-based applications.

About Us: As the UK’s leading developer and manager of retirement communities, we provide high-quality homes to exacting standards. As of January 2025, McCarthy Stone operates over 545 developments across the UK for more than 24,200 residents.

We believe in championing the role, wellbeing, and happiness of older people in society. We help our customers enjoy a better later life, feeling more connected, recognized, and valued. In late 2020, we launched the McCarthy Stone Charitable Foundation to support local causes aiding older people in need across Britain.

We are proud to have been certified as a Great Place to Work 2025 and to be listed on the Great Place to Work Wellbeing list!