Care Assistant

McCarthy & Stone; Henley-on-Thames; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 21,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Fully paid training

28 days holiday (pro-rata)

Company pension & life insurance

24/7 Employee Assistance Program

Staff discounts on apartments

Discounted gift cards and dining

Job summary

McCarthy Stone is seeking a Care Assistant at Albert Court, Henley on Thames. This part-time role (25 hours per week) offers a stable, single-location position where you’ll support residents with daily tasks and wellbeing, in a retirement living community.

Gain funded training with Level 2/3 in Adult Care and enjoy benefits including pension, life insurance, and 28 days holiday. If you value autonomy and community impact, this is a rewarding opportunity.

Qualifications

• 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.

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

Education

Level 2 QCF in Health and Social Care

Job description

The Vacancy

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

Care Assistant – One Location, Real Impact!
Albert Court, 345 Reading Road, Henley on Thames, Oxfordshire
Part-time ¦ 25 hours per week
£14.12 - £15.42 per hour (enhanced pay for evenings & weekends)
UK-based applicants only. Sponsorship not available.Are you looking for a

Care Assistant – One Location, Real Impact!
Albert Court, 345 Reading Road, Henley on Thames, Oxfordshire
Part-time ¦ 25 hours per week
£14.12 - £15.42 per hour (enhanced pay for evenings & weekends)
UK-based applicants only. Sponsorship not available.Are you looking for a

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 Albert Court estate and make a genuine difference every day.

Albert Court is a Retirement Living PLUS development comprises of a mix one and two bedroom retirement apartments. Exclusive to the over 70s, it has some outstanding communal facilities, communal lounge and on-site restaurant.

You will be working a mix of early shifts, 7am to 2pm, and late shifts, 2pm to 9pm, 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

• £14.12 - £15.42 per hour (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. 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!