Care & Support Assistant

McCarthy and Stone; Cheadle Hulme; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 20,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Funded Level 2/3 training

28 days holidays pro-rata

Company pension & life insurance

24/7 EAP

Staff discounts

Gift cards and dining discounts

Guest suites access

Job summary

McCarthy & Stone Ltd in the United Kingdom is seeking compassionate care assistants to support residents in our retirement developments. You will help with daily tasks, encourage social activities, and support wellbeing, while promoting independence and dignity for older adults.

The role offers funded training in Adult Care Level 2 or 3, a pension and life insurance, 28 days holiday pro-rata, 24/7 wellbeing support, and staff discounts on apartments.

Qualifications

• Experience: 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.
• Personality: Caring, dependable, and passionate about supporting older adults.

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

Health and social care experience

Empathy

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!
• £13.26 - £14.56 per hour (depending on shifts)
• 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