Care Assistant

McCarthy Stone; Bury St Edmunds; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 20,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Fully paid training (Level 2/3 inAdult

Company pension & life insurance

24/7 Employee Assistance Program

Staff discounts on McCarthy & Stone A"

Discounted gift cards and dining

Access to guest suites in UK Develops

Job summary

McCarthy & Stone is hiring a Care Assistant for cross Penny Court Development in Bury St Edmunds. This on-site role is part-time (20 hours per week) with no travel between calls, providing resident support in a single location.

You will assist with daily tasks, support social activities, and promote independence for older adults. Training is fully funded, with benefits including a company pension and wellbeing support.

Qualifications

• Experience in UK health and social care preferred.
• Level 2 QCF in Health and Social Care (Adults) is a plus, but not essential.
• Caring, dependable and passionate about supporting older adults.

Responsibilities

• Supporting residents with daily domestic tasks like appointments, light cleaning, laundry and shopping.
• Assisting with social activities and wellbeing routines.
• Promoting independence, dignity, and community engagement.
• Supporting with individual care packages.

Skills

Care experience

Compassionate

Communication skills

Education

Level 2 QCF in Health and Social Care (Adults)

Job description

Join McCarthy & Stone as a Care Assistant – Make a Real Difference!

Care Assistant – Cross Penny Court, Bury St Edmunds - One Location, Real Impact!

Part-time | 20 hours per week

£13.26 - £14.56/ hour (enhanced pay for evenings & weekends)

UK-based applicants only. Sponsorship

Are you looking for a

rewarding care role where all your clients are in one place—no travel between calls? Join

McCarthy & Stone at our

Cross Penny Court Development at Bury St Edmundsand make a genuine difference every day.

You will be working a mix of early shifts, and late shifts, including alternate weekends.

Why You’ll Love This Role:

No Travel Required – Support residents in one central, modern location.

Supportive Team – Join a dedicated, friendly care team on-site.

Real Impact – Help older adults live independently and actively.

What You’ll Be Doing:

• Supporting residents with daily domestic tasks like appointments, light cleaning, laundry and shopping
• Assisting with social activities and wellbeing routines
• Promoting independence, dignity, and community engagement
• Supporting with individual care packages

What We Offer:

Fully paid training – Get qualified with funded Level 2 or 3 in Adult Care

Company pension & life insurance

24/7 Employee Assistance Program – Mental health & wellbeing support

• Staff discounts on McCarthy & Stone apartments
• Discounted gift cards and dining
• Access to guest suites in our UK developments

Who We’re Looking For:

Experience: 1+ year in a UK health and social care role preferred,

Qualification: Level 2 QCF in Health and Social Care (Adults) is a plus, but not essential.

Personality: Caring, dependable, and passionate about supporting older adults

Location: Living within commuting distance of the development.

Why Join McCarthy & Stone?

We’re proud to be a

Great Place to Work™, committed to career growth, teamwork, and improving the lives of older adults.

Applications are reviewed as received – we may close early for the right candidate.

UK-based applicants only. Sponsorship not available.

About Us

As the UK’s leading developer and manager of retirement communities, we provide high quality homes to exacting specifications. 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 2026 as well as making the Great Place to Work for Development and Wellbeing list!

All applications will be reviewed as soon as they are received, and we hold the right to appoint before the closing date