Care Assistant

McCarthy & Stone Ltd; Rushden; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 20,000; 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

Job summary

McCarthy & Stone is seeking a Care and Support Assistant for Townsend Court Development in Rushden, Northamptonshire. This part-time role (20 hours per week) focuses on a stable, single-site environment with no travel between calls.

Shifts are predominantly late (4pm–9pm) with alternate weekends (8am–12pm). Training is provided, and there are benefits including pension and life insurance, plus 24/7 wellbeing support for staff.

Qualifications

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

Skills

Care experience

Dependable

People skills

Education

Level 2 in Health and Social Care

Job description

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Join McCarthy & Stone as a Care and Support Assistant – Make a Real Difference!

Care Assistant – One Location, Real Impact!
Townsend Court, Rushden, Northamptonshire
Part-time | 20 per week
£13.26-£14.56/ hour (enhanced pay for evenings & weekends)
UK-based applicants only. Sponsorship not available.

Are you looking for a rewarding care role where all your clients are in one place—no travel between calls? Join McCarthy & Stone at our Townsend Court Development in Rushden and make a genuine difference every day.

You will be working predominately on our late shifts which are 4pm to 9pm, including on alternate weekends which may include 8am to 12pm.

Why You’ll Love This 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:

• 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

What We Offer:

• £13.26-£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!