Mobile Care Assistant

McCarthy Stone; Nantwich; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading care provider in the UK is seeking a Mobile Care Assistant to provide personalized care and support to older adults in Nantwich. This role involves assisting with daily activities, maintaining a clean environment, and enhancing social connections. Flexibility for varied shifts and a valid UK driving licence are required. The position offers travel expense reimbursement, career development opportunities, and a supportive work environment.

Benefits

Travel expenses covered

Uniform and mobile phone provided

Professional development opportunities

Life insurance and company pension

Employee assistance programme

Employee discounts on apartment purchases

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a care environment is preferred but not essential.
• Must have a valid full UK driving licence.
• Willingness to travel between developments.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Empathy

Time management

Education

Level 2 Health and Social Care

Job description

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

• Receive a £500 bonus when you pass probation.

Location : Across Nantwich & 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 up to an additional £1.30 for working evening and weekend hours.

Hours : Up to 35 hours per week on a rota basis that will include mornings, evenings and alternate weekends anytime between 7am to 10pm.

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 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 and parking will be available at each site.

Key Responsibilities

Support Individual Homeowners : To provide personalised care, including help with daily activities, personal hygiene, and medication assistance. You will also offer domestic support, such as cleaning, shopping, and managing household tasks.

Domestic : Maintain communal areas within our developments to a high standard, ensuring a clean, tidy, and welcoming environment for all homeowners.

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.

Driving Licence : This is a field-based role, so a valid full UK driving licence is required, along with a willingness to travel between developments.

Flexibility : The ability to work on a rota basis that will include early mornings, late 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. Mileage is paid at 45p 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.

Up to 28 days holiday inclusive of bank holidays (pro rata if part time hours).

Life insurance and 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 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 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!

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