Care and Support Assistant

Parkinson's UK; Burgess Hill; On-site; Full time

Job summary

McCarthy Stone is seeking a Care & Support Assistant for their Corbett Court development in Burgess Hill. The role involves providing high-quality personal care to residents, promoting their health and wellbeing through diverse daily activities. With a supportive work environment, employees benefit from competitive pay, extensive training, and a range of perks aimed at enhancing their professional journey.

Benefits

28 days holiday including bank holidays

Life insurance and company pension

Guest suite access for employees

Discounts on apartment purchases

Management and leadership training

24/7 Employee Assistance Programme

Qualifications

• Experience in a care or support environment preferred.
• Passion for enhancing wellbeing of older people.
• Interest in Health and Social Care sector.

Responsibilities

• Provide individual care to residents, supporting wellbeing activities.
• Deliver housekeeping and domestic support.
• Assist with transport, appointments, and shopping.

Skills

Customer service

Teamwork

Compassion

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 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 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 and encouraging residents to participate in activities that promote their health and wellbeing. You will assist with booking appointments, arranging transport, escorting visits if necessary, and helping with shopping. Every day will be diverse, offering opportunities to use your people skills to make a real difference.

About you:

• You will be a warm, friendly individual with some experience in a care or support environment.
• You 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 are driven to deliver excellent customer service.
• You are interested in working in the Health and Social Care sector and preferably hold a QCF Health and Social Care (Adults) Level 2 qualification, although 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 promptly, 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; only UK-based applications will be considered.

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 champion the role, wellbeing, and happiness of older people in society. We aim to help our customers enjoy a better later life, feeling more connected, recognized, and valued than ever. 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 be certified as a Great Place to Work 2025 and to be listed on the Great Place to Work Wellbeing list!