Mobile Care Assistant

McCarthy Stone; England; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading retirement community developer in the UK is seeking a Mobile Care Assistant. This field-based role involves providing personalized care and assistance to elderly homeowners in a supportive environment. A valid UK driving license is essential. The position offers a competitive hourly wage along with comprehensive benefits including travel expense reimbursement and opportunities for professional development.

Benefits

Travel expenses covered

Uniform provided

Professional development opportunities

28 days holiday, inclusive

Life insurance

Company pension

Employee Assistance Programme

Referral scheme up to £500

Qualifications

• Valid UK driving licence and access to own vehicle.
• Experience in a care environment is preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

• Provide personalized care including daily activities and medication assistance.
• Maintain communal areas to a high standard.
• Assist homeowners with social activities and transport arrangements.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Empathy

Time management

Flexibility

Education

Level 2 Health and Social Care

Job description

Mobile Care Assistant

• 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: Cheshire (covering Alsager, Congleton, Nantwich locations). A valid UK driving licence and access to own vehicle is essential at the point of application to be considered.

Hours: 35 hours 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-specific 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 wellbeing 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 are provided.
• Driving Licence : Valid UK driving licence and willingness to travel between developments.
• Flexibility : Ability to work on a rota basis to include early mornings, late nights 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 phone provided.
• Professional Development: Training opportunities including the chance to work towards a Diploma in Health and Social Care and progress to a senior care assistant role.
• 28 days holiday inclusive of bank holidays (pro rata if 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 Assistance Programme (including counsellors and legal advisors) and access to in-house Mental Health First Aiders.
• Impactful work: satisfaction of making a meaningful difference.
• Referral scheme: earn up to £500 per referral.

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

Apply today to 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. In 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!

The Benefits

• 24 days annual leave
• Pension plan
• Life assurance
• Employee assistance helpline
• Health screening
• Eyecare voucher scheme
• Long service award

Key Skills

• Senior Care
• Nursing Home Experience
• Hospital Experience
• Acute Care
• Basic Math
• Computer Skills
• Caregiving
• Vital Signs Experience
• Medical Terminology
• Rota Management
• Mentoring
• Leadership Skill

Employment Type: Unclear

Experience: years

Vacancy: 1