Care Assistant

McCarthy and Stone; Kenilworth; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 21,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fully paid training

28 days paid holiday (pro-rata)

Company pension & life insurance

24/7 Employee Assistance Program - - M

Staff discounts on McCarthy & Stone-a

Discounted gift cards and dining

Access to guest suites in our UK 0

Job summary

McCarthy & Stone in Kenilworth is seeking a caring assistant to support residents in a retirement development. You will assist with daily tasks, help residents participate in social activities, and promote independence with dignity in a warm, safe environment.

Experience in UK health and social care is preferred, with funded Level 2 or 3 training available. The role includes full training, 28 days holiday pro-rata, pension and wellbeing support across our developments.

Qualifications

• Experience: 1+ year in a UK health and social care role preferred.
• Qualification: Level 2 QCF in Health and Social Care is a plus, but not essential.
• 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

Skills

Caring

Dependable

Empathetic

Education

QCF Level 2 Health & Social Care

Job description

• 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 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. 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!

• £14.24 - £15.54 (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