Care Assistant

McCarthy and Stone; Worthing; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fully paid training

28 days annual leave

Company pension & life insurance

24/7 Employee Assistance Program

Staff discounts on apartments

Discounted gift cards and dining

Guest suites access

Job summary

McCarthy & Stone is seeking a dedicated Care Assistant in Worthing to support residents with daily tasks, appointments, light cleaning, laundry and shopping. You will promote independence and wellbeing, helping residents engage in community activities and maintain dignity and comfort.

The role includes funded Level 2/3 training in Adult Care, 28 days annual leave, pension and life insurance, and access to wellbeing support and staff discounts.

Qualifications

• Experience in UK health and social care preferred (1+ year).
• Level 2 QCF in Health and Social Care is a plus but not essential.

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

Caring

Dependable

Older adult support

Education

Level 2 QCF in Health and Social Care (Adults)

Job description

• 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
  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.
  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!
• Fully paid training - Get qualified with funded Level 2 or 3 in Adult Care
• 28 days paid holiday (pro-rata)
• Company pension & life insurance
• 24/7 Employee Assistance Program - Mental health & wellbeing support
• Exclusive Perks:
• + Staff discounts on McCarthy & Stone apartments + Discounted gift cards and dining + Access to guest suites in our UK developments