Care & Support Assistant

McCarthy & Stone Ltd; Ilkley; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 21,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Fully paid training

Company pension & life insurance

24/7 Employee Assistance Program

Staff discounts on apartments

Gift cards & dining discounts

Guest suites access

Job summary

McCarthy & Stone Ltd is hiring a Part-time Care Assistant at Chesterton Court, Ilkley. You will support residents with daily tasks and wellbeing, helping them live independently in a single location. The role offers on-site work with a friendly team and paid training opportunities.

Applicants with 1+ year UK health and social care experience are preferred; Level 2 QCF in Health and Social Care is a plus. Living within commuting distance is advantageous.

Qualifications

• Experience in UK health and social care settings preferred.
• Level 2 QCF in Health and Social Care (Adults) is a plus, not essential.
• Caring, dependable and passionate about supporting older adults.

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

Compassion

Teamwork

Education

Level 2 QCF Health and Social Care (Adults)

Job description

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

Care Assistant – One Location, Real Impact!

Chesterton Court, Ilkley

Part-time | 20 hours per week
£13.26 per 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 Chesterton Court development in Ilkley and make a genuine difference every day.

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 (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!