Care & Support Assistant – On‑Site Evening/Weekend Roles

McCarthy & Stone Ltd; Rushden; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 20,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Fully paid training

Company pension & life insurance

24/7 Employee Assistance Program

Staff discounts on McCarthy & Stone–ap

Job summary

McCarthy & Stone is seeking a Care and Support Assistant for Townsend Court Development in Rushden, Northamptonshire. This part-time role (20 hours per week) focuses on a stable, single-site environment with no travel between calls.

Shifts are predominantly late (4pm–9pm) with alternate weekends (8am–12pm). Training is provided, and there are benefits including pension and life insurance, plus 24/7 wellbeing support for staff.

Qualifications

• 1+ year in a UK health and social care role preferred.
• Level 2 QCF in Health and Social Care is a plus, but not essential.
• Living within commuting distance of the development.

Responsibilities

• Support residents with daily domestic tasks such as appointments, light cleaning, laundry and shopping.
• Assist with social activities and wellbeing routines.
• Promote independence, dignity, and community engagement.
• Support with individual care packages.

Skills

Care experience

Dependable

People skills

Education

Level 2 in Health and Social Care

Job description

McCarthy & Stone is seeking a Care and Support Assistant for Townsend Court Development in Rushden, Northamptonshire. This part-time role (20 hours per week) focuses on a stable, single-site environment with no travel between calls.

Shifts are predominantly late (4pm–9pm) with alternate weekends (8am–12pm). Training is provided, and there are benefits including pension and life insurance, plus 24/7 wellbeing support for staff.