Care Assistant

McCarthy Stone; Stow-on-the-Wold; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 21,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fully paid training

Company pension & life insurance

24/7 Employee Assistance Program

Staff discounts on MC apartments

Discounted gift cards and dining

Access to guest suites in UK Developp.

Job summary

McCarthy Stone is seeking a Care and Support Assistant at Hawkesbury Place, Stow on the Wold to provide on-site care and support for residents. The role involves helping with daily tasks, encouraging participation in activities, and promoting independence within a single central location.

Shifts include early and late hours with alternate weekends. On-site training is provided, and the team focuses on compassionate, person-centred care in a modern development.

Qualifications

• 1+ year UK health and social care experience preferred.
• Level 2 QCF in Health and Social Care (Adults) is a plus, but not essential.
• Location within commuting distance of the Stow-on-the-Wold development.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Care experience

Empathy

Education

Level 2 QCF in H&SC (Adults)

Job description

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

Care Assistant

Hawkesbury Place, Stow on the Wold

– One Location, Real Impact!

£14.12-£15.42/ hour (enhanced pay for evenings & weekends)

UK-based applicants only. Sponsorship

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 Hawkesbury Place Development at Stow on the Wold and 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 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:

£14.12-£15.42 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.

UK-based applicants only. Sponsorship not available.

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 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!