Care and Support Assistant

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

Job summary

Join a leading developer of retirement communities as a Care and Support Assistant, where you can make a real difference in the lives of older adults. This rewarding role offers a supportive team environment, paid training for care qualifications, and a beautiful work setting. With flexible hours and a focus on work-life balance, you will help residents live independently while enjoying a range of benefits including discounts and wellness support. If you are passionate about care and want to contribute to a meaningful cause, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

Paid Training

28 days of paid holiday

Life Insurance

Company Pension

Employee Assistance Program

Exclusive Discounts

Qualifications

• Experience in UK health and social care preferred.
• Passion for working with older adults.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Empathy

Communication

Teamwork

Education

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

Job description

Salary £13.20 ph with possibility of up to £14.50 depending on shifts

Location Stow-on-the-Wold, Gloucestershire

The Vacancy

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 our Hawkesbury Place estate, in Stow-on-the-Wold, Gloucestershire. 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 £13.20 per hour, with enhanced rates up to £14.50 *depending on shifts during weekends and evenings.

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.

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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 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 2025 as well as making the Great Place to Work Wellbeing list!

Our Customers

The Benefits

24 days annual leave

Pension
plan

Life
assurance

Employee assistance helpline

Health
screening

Long service award

“I enjoy working for McCarthy and Stone as a House Manager because I am very well supported in my Role by my manager. I am able to make the day to day decisions but always have immediate support on the rare times I need help. It’s a breath of Fresh Air working for a focused dynamic company who know what they are trying to achieve as a team.”
Linda Diamond – House Manager