Care Assistant

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

Benefits offered by this job

Fully paid training

Pension & life insurance

Employee assistance program

Staff discounts

Gift cards & dining

Guest suites

Job summary

McCarthy & Stone Ltd in Olney is seeking a part-time Care and Support Assistant to join Penny House. You will support residents with daily tasks, activities and personal care in a single on-site location, with early and late shifts and alternate weekends. Earn £13.26–£14.56 per hour with enhanced pay for evenings and weekends. UK-based applicants only; sponsorship not available.

Join a dedicated on-site team and help older adults live independently in a modern retirement development.

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.
• Location: Living within commuting distance of the development.

Responsibilities

• Support residents with daily domestic tasks such as appointments, light cleaning, laundry and shopping.
• Assist with social activities and wellbeing routines.
• Promote independence, dignity and community engagement.
• Support with personal care as part of individual care packages.

Skills

Care experience

Patient-focused

Teamwork

Education

Level 2 QCF in Health and Social Care (Adults)

Job description

Working Hours

20

Location

Olney, Buckinghamshire

Closing Date

30/10/2026

Job Category

Estate, Care and Support

Department

Penny House

Business Area

Services

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

Job Introduction

Join McCarthy & Stone as a Care and Support Assistant – Make a Real Difference!
Care Assistant – Penny House, Olney- One Location, Real Impact!
Part-time | 16 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 Penny House Development in Olneyand 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.

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!