Care Assistant

McCarthy and Stone; Ipswich; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 21,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fully paid training

28 days paid holiday

Company pension & life insurance

24/7 Employee Assistance Program

Staff discounts on apartments

Discounted gift cards and dining

Access to guest suites in UK Develops

Job summary

McCarthy & Stone Ltd is seeking care staff to support residents in our retirement developments. You will help with daily tasks, assist with social activities, and promote independence and community engagement.

The role focuses on compassionate care for older adults, maintaining dignity, wellbeing, and personalized support within a community setting.

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.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Caring nature

Dependable

People skills

Education

Level 2 QCF in Health and Social Care (Adults)

Job description

Key Responsibilities

• 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.

Experience and 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.

Personal qualities

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

Location

Living within commuting distance of the development.

Salary and benefits

• £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
• 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

Company

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 theyfeelmoreconnected, 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!