Care & Support Assistant

McCarthy Stone; Sefton; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 21,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Funded Level 2/3 in Adult Care

28 days paid holiday (pro-rata)

Pension & life insurance

24/7 Employee Assistance Program

Mental health & wellbeing support

Staff discounts on apartments

Gift cards & dining discounts

Access to guest suites in UK Develops

Job summary

McCarthy & Stone is recruiting a Care Assistant at Brunlees Court in Southport. This part-time role offers 20 hours per week with pay of £13.79 per hour, with enhanced rates for evenings and weekends. No travel between calls and all care actions take place at a single location.

You will support residents with daily tasks, assist activities and wellbeing, and promote independence and community engagement. On-site training is provided.

Qualifications

• 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.

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

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 £13.79 per hour (enhanced pay for evenings & weekends) UK-based applicants only.

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 Brunlees Court development in Southport 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: £13.79 - £15.09 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 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.

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 th..

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! #LI-LC1

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