Care and Support Assistant

McCarthy and Stone; Henley-on-Thames; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading care organization in Henley-on-Thames is seeking a Care and Support Assistant to provide high-quality individual care to residents. The ideal candidate is warm and friendly, experienced in care, and qualified in Health and Social Care. Benefits include competitive pay and opportunities for professional training. This rewarding role allows you to make a significant difference in the lives of older adults.

Benefits

28 days holiday inclusive of bank holidays

Additional £1.30 for evening and weekend hours

Life assurance

Company pension

Employee Assistance Programme access

Discounts on apartment purchases

Qualifications

• You should be passionate about improving the wellbeing and happiness of older people.
• Teamwork is essential for this position.

Responsibilities

• Provide individual care to residents.
• Housekeeping and domestic support tasks.
• Assist with appointments and arrange transport.

Skills

Warm and friendly demeanor

Experience in care or support

People skills

Education

QCF Level 2 in Health and Social Care (Adults)

Job description

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Care and Support Assistant, Henley-on-Thames

Client:

McCarthy and Stone

Location:

Henley-on-Thames, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

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EU work permit required:

Yes

Job Reference:

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29

Posted:

12.08.2025

Expiry Date:

26.09.2025

Job Description:

McCarthy Stone is looking for a professional Care and Support Assistant to join their team at the stunning estate Albert Court in Henley-on-Thames.

Base Salary: £12.34 per hour plus additional pay (see below)

McCarthy Stone offers a range of benefits for their staff, including:

• 28 days holiday inclusive of bank holidays (pro rata if part-time)
• Up to an additional £1.30 for working evening and weekend hours
• Life assurance
• Company pension
• Opportunities to stay in guest suites across developments UK-wide
• Discounts on apartment purchases for employees and immediate family
• Management and leadership training, with support for professional qualifications
• 24/7 access to Employee Assistance Programme, including counselors and legal advisors, and access to in-house Mental Health First Aiders

About the role: As a Care and Support Assistant, you will provide high-quality individual care to residents, enabling them to live well in later life. Your duties will include housekeeping, domestic support, supporting residents' activities, assisting with appointments, arranging transport, escorting visits, and helping with shopping. Every day will be diverse, offering opportunities to make a positive impact using your people skills.

About you: You will be a warm, friendly individual, ideally with some experience in care or support. You should be passionate about improving the wellbeing and happiness of older people and enjoy working in a team. A QCF Level 2 in Health and Social Care (Adults) or equivalent qualification and relevant experience are preferred, but consideration will be given to candidates with alternative qualifications and experience.

McCarthy Stone is recognized as a great place to work! This role is rewarding and offers a meaningful career where you can make a difference in the lives of older adults.

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