Mobile Care Assistant

McCarthy & Stone; Carlisle; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 25,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

£300 probation bonus

Travel expenses covered

Mileage 43p/mi

Uniform and mobile phone provided

Company pension

Life insurance

Guest suites across developments UK

Employee assistance programme

Job summary

McCarthy & Stone in Carlisle are seeking Mobile Care Assistants to provide personal care, domestic tasks and social support to our homeowners in purpose-built developments. You’ll travel between sites, deliver bespoke care, keep communal areas clean, and help residents maintain independence with compassion and reliability.

We offer a £14.50 per hour rate (plus 0.30 for evenings and 1.30 for weekends), travel expenses, mileage at 43p per mile, and a range of benefits including a pension and life

Qualifications

• Prior care experience desirable but full training provided.
• Must have strong interpersonal skills and empathy.
• Full UK driving licence and access to own car required.

Responsibilities

• Provide personal care and domestic support to residents.
• Maintain clean and welcoming communal areas.
• Support residents with social activities and transport arrangements.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Empathy

Time management

Education

Health and Social Care Level 2

Job description

The Vacancy

Receive a £300 bonus when you pass probation.***

Due to our evolving care and lifestyle delivery, we are looking for passionate Care Assistant to join our growing care team.

Receive a £300 bonus when you pass probation.***

Location: Carlisle and Surrounding Areas - A valid full UK driving licence and use of your own vehicle is essential to be considered for this role

Travel expenses covered, mileage paid at 43p per mile.

Hourly rate: £14.50 per hour, plus earn an EXTRA 30p per hour for working evening hours, and an EXTRA £1.30 for weekend hours.

Hours: Various Part Time

We do not offer sponsorship.

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

About the Role

This is a dual role consisting of Personal Care and Domestic Services. You’ll work closely with the Field Care Supervisor, House Managers and Registered Care Manager to deliver personal bespoke care and lifestyle services. This could be from assisting with personal care, household tasks to offering companionship and supporting wellbeing activities. There is the expectation to ensure communal areas are cleaned regularly too.

This is a mobile field-based role to grow our care service so there is a requirement to travel between our developments.

Key Responsibilities

• Support Individual Homeowners: To provide personalised care, including help with daily activities, personal hygiene, and medication assistance.
• Domestic: Maintain communal areas within our developments to a high standard, ensuring a clean, tidy, and welcoming environment for all homeowners. You will also offer domestic support for our homeowners, such as cleaning, shopping, and managing household tasks.
• Social Support: To 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: Ideally you will have previous experience in a care environment with a Level 2 Health and Social Care. However, this is not essential as we can provide full training for anyone looking for a career change. You must have strong interpersonal skills, empathy, and the ability to manage your time effectively. We welcome applications from people with domestic or housekeeping experience.
• Driving License: This is a field-based role, so a valid full UK driving licence is required, and access to your own car along with a willingness to travel between developments.
• Flexibility: The ability to work on a rota basis that will include early mornings, lates and alternate weekends, and some bank holidays.

Why Join Us?

• Travel Expenses Covered: Use your personal car for work with all travel expenses fully reimbursed and parking available on site. Mileage is paid at 43p per mile.
• Uniform and mobile phone provided.
• 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 of interest.
• 28 days holiday (pro rata if you work part time hours.)
• Life insurance
• Company pension
• Opportunities to stay in our guest suites across all our developments UK wide
• Discounts on apartment purchases for employees and immediate family
• Management and leadership training and support with professional qualifications
• 24/7 access to Employee Assist Programme (including counsellors and legal advisors) and access to in‑house 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 income from 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 older people, we’d love to hear from you!

UK-based applicants only; sponsorship is not available.

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!