Mobile Care & Support Assistant

McCarthy & Stone Ltd; Cleethorpes; On-site; GBP 36,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee Assist Programme

Mental Health First Aiders

Staff referral scheme

Job summary

McCarthy & Stone Ltd. is seeking Care Assistants to deliver personal care and domestic services for our homeowners.

You will work with the Field Care Supervisor, House Managers and the Registered Care Manager to provide bespoke care and maintain a welcoming environment across developments. Responsibilities include assisting with daily activities, household tasks, companionship, and supporting wellbeing activities.

Qualifications

• Personal care, including help with daily activities, personal hygiene and medication assistance.
• Household tasks and domestic support to keep communal areas tidy and welcoming.
• Social support to assist activities, transport and appointments for wellbeing.

Responsibilities

• Provide personalised care to homeowners including daily living support and medication assistance.
• Maintain cleanliness and order in communal areas and assist with domestic tasks.
• Support social activities, arrange transport, and accompany homeowners as needed.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Empathy

Time management

Education

Level 2 Health and Social Care qualification

Tools

Driving Licence

Job description

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

• 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.
• Driving Licence: A valid full UK driving licence and use of your own vehicle is essential. Travel expenses are covered and mileage is paid at 43p per mile.
• Skills & Experience: Previous experience in a care environment with a Level 2 Health and Social Care qualification is desirable, but not essential, as we can provide full training for anyone looking for a career change. Candidates must have strong interpersonal skills, empathy, and the ability to manage time effectively. We welcome applications from people with domestic or housekeeping experience.
• Flexibility: The ability to work on a rota basis that will include early mornings, late shifts and alternate weekends, and some bank holidays.
• Salary & Hours: £14.50 per hour, plus an extra £0.30 per hour for working evening hours, and an extra £1.30 for weekend hours. Various hours available per week on a rota basis that will include mornings, evenings and alternate weekends (may include some bank holidays) anytime between 7 am to 10 pm.
• 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.
• Referral Scheme: Earn extra income from our staff referral scheme (Up to £500 per referral).