Care Assistant

McCarthy Stone; Welwyn Garden City; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 21,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Fully paid training (Level 2/3)

Company pension & life insurance

24/7 Employee Assistance Program

Staff discounts on McCarthy Stone apps

Gift cards & dining discounts

Guest suites access

Job summary

McCarthy Stone’s Welwyn Garden City development is hiring a part-time Care Assistant to support residents in a single location. Work 20 hours per week with shifts from 7.30 am to 2 pm or 4.30 pm to 9 pm, including alternate weekends.

The role offers on-site work with a friendly team, a chance to make a real difference in older adults’ daily lives, and funded training up to Level 3 in Adult Care. Sponsorship is not available for UK applicants.

Qualifications

• 1+ year in a UK health and social care role preferred.
• Level 2 QCF in Health and Social Care (Adults) is a plus, but not essential.
• Caring, dependable and passionate about supporting older adults.
• 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
• Supporting with individual care packages

Skills

Care experience

Empathy

Team player

Education

Level 2 QCF in Health and Social Care (Adults)

Job description

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

Care Assistant – One Location, Real Impact!

Part-time | 20 hours per week

£14.12 - £15.42 per 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 Peel Court Development in Welwyn Garden City and make a genuine difference every day.

You will be working a mix of early shifts,

7.30 am to 2pm, and late shifts,

4.30pm to 9pm, including on 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.

Applications are reviewed as received – we may close early for the right candidate.

UK-based applicants only. Sponsorship not available.

At McCarthy & Stone, we celebrate diversity and promote equality and inclusion amongst our colleagues. We welcome applications from all, regardless of personal characteristics or background.

All applications will be reviewed as soon as they are received, and we hold the right to appoint before the closing date