Care and Support Assistant - FTC -12 Months

McCarthy Stone; London; On-site; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading company as a Care and Support Assistant where you'll make a real difference in residents' lives. The role entails assisting with daily activities and providing compassionate care in a supportive team environment. The position offers opportunity for growth and fulfillment in a beautiful work facility designed for comfort.

Benefits

Paid training for Level 2 or Level 3 Adult Care qualifications

28 days of paid holiday

Access to life insurance and company pension

Employee Assistance Program

Exclusive discounts for employees and immediate family

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Assist residents with daily tasks and activities.
• Light domestic duties and help with appointments.

Skills

Compassionate care

Teamwork

Education

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

Job description

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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

• Hours: 22 hours per week, with potential evening and weekend shifts as arranged with the manager.
• Contract: 12 Month FTC
• Pay: Starting at £13.61 per hour.
  
  

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 Elles House, in Wallington, a beautiful, modern development where you can work alongside supportive colleagues in a centralised environment—no travel required!

Position Details

• Hours: 22 hours per week, with potential evening and weekend shifts as arranged with the manager.
• Contract: 12 Month FTC
• Pay: Starting at £13.61 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 who are passionate about making a difference.
  
  

Comprehensive Benefits

• 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.

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!

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  Not Applicable

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