Care and Support Assistant

McCarthy & Stone; Bury St Edmunds; On-site; Part time

Job summary

Join a leading company as a Care and Support Assistant in Bury St Edmunds, where you will help residents live independently. Enjoy a supportive team environment, paid training, and numerous employee benefits while making a real difference in the lives of older adults.

Benefits

Paid Training

28 days of paid holiday

Life insurance

Company pension

24/7 Employee Assistance Program

Exclusive Discounts

Qualifications

• Minimum of 1 year in a UK health and social care role preferred.
• Passion for working with older adults.

Responsibilities

• Assist residents with light domestic duties and activities.
• Coordinate resident activities and assist with appointments.

Skills

Warm

Friendly

Dedicated to exceptional service

Education

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

Job description

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 Cross Penny Court in Bury St Edmunds, a beautiful, modern development where you can work alongside supportive colleagues in a centralised environment—no travel required!

• Hours: 16 hours per week, with potential evening and weekend shifts as arranged with the manager.
• Pay: Starting at £12.39 per hour.

Why You’ll Love Working Here

• Beautiful Work Environment: Enjoy a modern facility designed for comfort and care.
• Supportive Team: Collaborate with dedicated colleagues 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 (pro-rated 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 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 within commuting distance to the 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; 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.

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About Us

As the UK’s leading developer and manager of retirement communities, we provide high-quality homes to exacting specifications. 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 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 feature on the Great Place to Work Wellbeing list!