Care Assistant

McCarthy & Stone; Cheltenham; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 21,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Fully paid training

28 days holiday

Pension & life insurance

Mental health support

Staff discounts

Job summary

McCarthy & Stone invites applications for a Care Assistant at Jenner Court, Cheltenham. This part-time role offers 16 hours per week, with early and late shifts and weekend work on a rotating schedule.

You’ll support residents with daily tasks, promote independence, and help create a warm, safe community on-site. No travel between visits is required and full training is provided.

Applicants should have 1+ year in UK health and social care; Level 2 QCF is a plus. Sponsorship not available.

Qualifications

• Experience in UK health and social care is preferred.
• Ability to support residents with daily tasks with compassion.
• Willingness to work early/late shifts and weekends on a rota.

Responsibilities

• Support residents with daily tasks (appointments, light cleaning, laundry, shopping).
• Assist with social activities and wellbeing routines.
• Promote independence, dignity and community engagement.
• Support with individual care packages as needed.

Skills

Care experience

Empathy

Team player

Education

Level 2 QCF in Health and Social Care (Adults)

Job description

Job Introduction

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

Care Assistant – Jenner Court, Cheltenham, Gloucestershire - One Location, Real Impact!

Part-time | 16 hours per week

£13.79 - £15.09/ hour (enhanced pay for evenings & weekends)

UK-based applicants only. Sponsorship not available.

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 Jenner Court Development in Cheltenham and make a genuine difference every day.

Jenner Court is a Retirement Living PLUS development close to the centre of Cheltenham. It consists of one and two bedroom retirement apartments exclusively for the over 70s. It has some outstanding communal facilities, including a communal lounge and on-site restaurant and landscaped gardens.

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:

• £13.79 - £15.09 (depending on shifts)
• Fully paid training – Get qualified with funded Level 2 or 3 in Adult Care
• 28 days paid holiday (pro-rata)
• Company pension & life insurance
• 24/7 Employee Assistance Program – Mental health & wellbeing support
• Exclusive Perks:
  • 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.

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!