Mobile Care and Support Assistant

McCarthy & Stone; Sale Green; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company as a Mobile Care and Support Assistant, where you will make a meaningful difference in the lives of older adults. This rewarding role involves providing personalized care, assisting with daily activities, and enhancing the overall well-being of homeowners. With a focus on compassion and support, you will be part of a dedicated team that values your contributions. Enjoy a competitive hourly rate, travel expense coverage, and opportunities for professional development. If you are passionate about making a positive impact, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Benefits

£250 joining bonus

£250 probation bonus

Travel expenses covered

Uniform provided

Professional development opportunities

28 days holiday

Life insurance

Company pension

Employee assistance helpline

Referral scheme bonuses

Qualifications

• Compassionate and proactive individuals needed for a rewarding care role.
• Previous experience in a care environment is ideal but not essential.

Responsibilities

• Provide personalised care and support to homeowners.
• Assist with daily activities, personal hygiene, and medication.

Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Empathy

Time Management

Education

Level 2 Health and Social Care

Job description

This is a {Advertised Permanent / Temporary} , {Advertised Full Time / Part Time} vacancy that will close in {x} days at {xx:xx} BST .

The Vacancy

Mobile Care and Support Assistants

***Get a £250 joining bonus and a further £250 when you pass probation.***

Due to our evolving care and lifestyle delivery, we are looking for passionate and like-minded individuals to join our growing care team.

Location:Covering the Sale & Surrounding areas -A valid UK driving licence is essential to be considered.

Hours: 35hours per week

Hourly rate:£12.80 per hour + Travel expenses covered and up to an additional £1.30 for working evening and weekend hours

Are you compassionate, proactive, and eager to make a difference in the lives of older adults? Join McCarthy Stone as a Mobile Care and Support Assistant and play a key role in enhancing the quality of life for our homeowners in our beautiful purpose built developments.

About the Role:Whilst this is a field-based role to grow our care service, there will be a requirement to travel between our developments and parking will be available at each site. You’ll work closely with the Field Care Supervisor, House Managers and Care Manager to deliver person bespoke care and lifestyle services, from assisting with personal care, household tasks to offering companionship and supporting wellbeing activities.

Key Responsibilities:

• Support Individual Homeowners:Provide personalised care, including help with daily activities, personal hygiene, and medication assistance. Offer domestic support such as cleaning, shopping, and managing household tasks.
• Housekeeping:Maintain communal areas within our developments to a high standard, ensuring a clean, tidy, and welcoming environment for all homeowners.
• Social Support:Assist homeowners with social activities, transport arrangements, and attending appointments, enhancing their overall well-being and social connections.

What We’re Looking For:

• Skills & Experience:Strong interpersonal skills, empathy, and the ability to manage your time effectively. Ideally you will have previous experience in a care environment with a level 2 health and social care. We are willing to accept applications from those without care experience looking for a career change as full training and growth qualifications provided.
• Driving Licence:This is a field-based role, so a valid UK driving licence is required, along with a willingness to travel between developments.
• Flexibility:The ability to work on a rota basis, to include early mornings, lates and alternate weekends.

Why Join Us?

• Travel Expenses Covered:Use your personal car for work with all travel expenses fully reimbursed and parking available on site.
• Uniform and mobile phoneprovided.
• Professional Development:We support your growth with training opportunities, including the chance to work towards a Diploma in Health and Social Care and to progress to a senior care assistant role if that is something you would be interested in.
• 28 days holidayinclusive of bank holidays (pro rata if part time hours)
• Life insurance
• Company pension
• Opportunitiesto stay in our guest suites across all our developments UK wide
• Discountson apartment purchases for employees and immediate family
• Management and leadership trainingand support with professional qualifications
• 24/7 access to Employee Assist Programme (including counsellors and legal advisors) and access to inhouse Mental Health First Aiders
• Impactful Work:Enjoy the satisfaction of making a meaningful difference in the lives of older adults every day.
• The opportunity to earn extra incomefrom our staff referral scheme (Up to £500 per referral)

If you’re a caring, dedicated individual with a can-do attitude and a passion for supporting independent living, we’d love to hear from you!

Apply Todayto join a team that values your contribution and offers a rewarding career path with McCarthy Stone.

About Us

As the UK’s leading developer and manager of retirement communities, we provide high quality homes to exacting specifications. As of January 2025, 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 2025 as well as making the Great Place to Work Wellbeing list!

Our Customers

The Benefits

24 days annual leave

Pension
plan

Life
assurance

Employee assistance helpline

Health
screening

Long service award

“I enjoy working for McCarthy and Stone as a House Manager because I am very well supported in my Role by my manager. I am able to make the day to day decisions but always have immediate support on the rare times I need help. It’s a breath of Fresh Air working for a focused dynamic company who know what they are trying to achieve as a team.”
Linda Diamond – House Manager

“Only at McCarthy Stone can you start in the middle of a pandemic and feel at home within a couple of weeks … it’s all about our great people and how welcome they make you feel … even if it was through a screen!”
Andrea Waldron - Senior HR Business Partner

“From my first week I felt like part of the team, everyone is helpful and pro-active, which is crucial in a fast paced environment. I’ve had the opportunity to work on some exciting projects, it’s a very ‘hands-on’ approach here with plenty of opportunity to be involved and play a part in delivering developments.”
Emily Bishop - Principal Planning Associate

“Working for McCarthy Stone is a very fulfilling experience. The staff here are all empathetic and professional. Guiding people in purchasing an apartment, watching them settle in and make friends, and then watching them lead a happy and carefree retirement is very rewarding.”
Caroline Craig-cordel – Sales Consultant

“I found it inspiring how working in McCarthy Stone gives you a chance to make so many people happier, every day. And what we do is so important to our homeowners! In my marketing career before I couldn’t dream about customers sharing their thoughts about my campaigns, but here it happens all the time.”
Stan Smolyar – Head of Brand

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