Care Assistant

McCarthy & Stone Ltd; Ipswich; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 21,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Fully paid training

Company pension & life insurance

24/7 Employee Assistance Program

Staff discounts on McCarthy & Stone ap

Guest suites access

Job summary

McCarthy & Stone Booth Court Ipswich is seeking a Care and Support Assistant for a part-time 20-hour week. You will support residents in a single location with daily tasks and activities, with pay £13.26-£14.56 per hour, enhanced for evenings and weekends.

UK-based applicants only; sponsorship not available. Join a friendly on-site team at Booth Court, providing personalized care, encouraging independence, and contributing to a positive living environment.

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

• Support residents with daily domestic tasks and personal care.
• Assist with social activities and wellbeing routines.
• Promote independence, dignity, and community engagement.
• Help residents with appointments, light cleaning, laundry and shopping.

Skills

Care experience

Compassionate communication

Reliability

Education

Level 2 QCF in Health and Social Care (Adults)

Job description

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£13.26 per hour, up to £14.56 depending on shifts (enhanced for evenings and weekends)

Working Hours:

20

Location:

Closing Date:

25/10/2026

Job Category:

Estate, Care and Support

Department:

Booth Court

Business Area:

Services

Job Introduction

Join McCarthy & Stone as a Care andSupport Assistant – Make a Real Difference!
Care Assistant – One Location, Real Impact!
Booth Court, Ipswich
Part-time | 20 hours per week
£13.26 - £14.56 per hour (enhanced pay for evenings & weekends)
UK-based applicants only. Sponsorship not available.

Are you looking for a rewarding care rolewhere all your clients are in one place—no travel between calls? Join McCarthy & Stone at our Booth Court Development in Ipswichand 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 the 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:

• Support 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, including supporting with personal care

What We Offer:

• £13.26 per hour, up to £14.56 per hour (depending on shifts)
• 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.

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!

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