Mobile Care Assistant — Travel‑Driven Elder Care

McCarthy & Stone Ltd; Stanley; Remote; GBP 16,000 - 23,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Travel expenses covered (mileage 43p/m

Uniform & mobile phone provided

Training opportunities & professional

Holiday entitlement (up to 28 days pro

Life insurance

Company pension

Staff referral bonus up to £500

Job summary

Join McCarthy & Stone as a Mobile Care Assistant, delivering personal care and domestic services across our developments. This dual role requires travel between sites and a valid UK driving license, with a rota covering mornings, evenings and alternate weekends.

You’ll work closely with supervisors and managers to tailor care and lifestyle support, including companionship and wellbeing activities, while ensuring communal areas are well maintained.

Qualifications

• Previous care experience preferred but not essential; full training provided.
• Strong interpersonal skills, empathy and good time management.
• Willingness to travel between developments and work a rota including weekends/bank holidays.

Responsibilities

• Provide personalised care including help with daily activities, personal hygiene, and medication assistance.
• Maintain communal areas and provide domestic support such as cleaning, shopping and household tasks.
• Support homeowners with social activities, transport arrangements and attending appointments.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Empathy

Time management

Driving license

Education

Level 2 Health and Social Care

Job description

Join McCarthy & Stone as a Mobile Care Assistant, delivering personal care and domestic services across our developments. This dual role requires travel between sites and a valid UK driving license, with a rota covering mornings, evenings and alternate weekends.

You’ll work closely with supervisors and managers to tailor care and lifestyle support, including companionship and wellbeing activities, while ensuring communal areas are well maintained.