Care Assistant

McCarthy Stone; Oldland Common; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading retirement community developer is seeking a dedicated Personal Care and Domestic Services professional. The role involves providing personalized care and supporting individuals with daily activities in various locations. Strong interpersonal skills and a valid driving license are essential. This position offers training opportunities, competitive hourly pay, and the chance to make a meaningful impact in the lives of older adults.

Benefits

Life assurance

Employee assistance helpline

Pension plan

Health screening

Eye care voucher scheme

Long service award

Flexible working hours

Qualifications

• Experience in a care environment or willingness to train.
• Strong empathy and effective time-management skills.
• Valid UK driving licence and flexibility to travel.

Responsibilities

• Provide personalised care and assist with daily activities.
• Maintain cleanliness in communal areas.
• Assist with social activities and transport arrangements.

Skills

Experience in a care environment

Strong interpersonal skills

Flexibility to work on a rota basis

Education

Level 2 health and social care qualification

Job description

Location: Across Longwell Green & Surrounding areas - A valid full UK driving licence and use of your own vehicle is essential to be considered for this role. Travel expenses covered, mileage paid at 45p per mile.

About the Role

This is a dual role consisting of Personal Care and Domestic Services. You'll work closely with the Field Care Supervisor, House Managers and Care Manager to deliver personal bespoke care and lifestyle services. This could be from assisting with personal care, household tasks to offering companionship and supporting wellbeing activities. There is the expectation to ensure communal areas are cleaned regularly too. This is a mobile field-based role to grow our care service so there is a requirement to travel between our developments and parking will be available at each site.

Key Responsibilities

• Support Individual Homeowners: Provide personalised care, including help with daily activities, personal hygiene, and medication assistance. Offer domestic support such as cleaning, shopping, and managing household tasks.
• Domestic: Maintain communal areas within the developments to a high standard, ensuring a clean, tidy, and welcoming environment for all homeowners.
• Social Support: Assist homeowners with social activities, transport arrangements, and attending appointments, enhancing overall well‑being and social connections.
• Travel Expenses Covered: Use personal car for work with all travel expenses reimbursed and parking available on site. Mileage paid at 45p per mile.
• Uniform and mobile phone provided.
• Professional Development: Support growth with training opportunities, including chance to work towards a Diploma in Health and Social Care and progress to a senior care assistant role.
• Up to 28 days holiday inclusive of bank holidays (pro rata if part time hours).
• Life insurance and company pension.
• Opportunities to stay in guest suites across all our developments UK wide.
• Discounts on apartment purchases for employees and immediate family.
• Management and leadership training and support with professional qualifications.
• 24/7 access to Employee Assist Programme (including counsellors and legal advisors) and access to in-house Mental Health First Aiders.
• Impactful Work: Make a meaningful difference in the lives of older adults every day.
• Ability to earn extra income from staff referral scheme (up to £500 per referral).

Skills & Experience

• Previously experience in a care environment with a level 2 health and social care qualification, or willing to train.
• Strong interpersonal skills, empathy, and effective time‑management.
• Valid full UK driving licence and willingness to travel between developments.
• Flexibility to work on a rota basis that includes early mornings, late evenings, and alternate weekends.

Company Overview

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 champion the wellbeing and happiness of older people. In 2020 we launched the McCarthy Stone Charitable Foundation to support local causes. We are proud to have been certified as a Great Place to Work 2025 and to be on the Great Place to Work Wellbeing list.

Employee Testimonials

• "Only at McCarthy Stone can you start in the middle of a pandemic and feel at home within a couple of weeks… it's all about our great people and how welcome they make you feel… even if it was through a screen!" – Andrea Waldron, Senior HR Business Partner
• "From my first week I felt like part of the team; everyone is helpful and proactive, which is crucial in a fast paced environment..." – Emily Bishop, Principal Planning Associate
• "Working for McCarthy Stone is a very fulfilling experience..." – Linda Diamond, House Manager

Compensation & Benefits

Hourly rate: £14.50 per hour, plus up to an additional £1.30 for working evening and weekend hours.

Hours: Up to 35 hours per week on a rota basis that includes mornings, evenings, and alternate weekends.

• 24 days annual leave.
• Pension plan.
• Life assurance.
• Employee assistance helpline.
• Health screening.
• Eye care voucher scheme.
• Long service award.