Mobile Care & Support Assistant

McCarthy & Stone Ltd; Lymm; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee Assistance Programme

Staff referral scheme

Job summary

McCarthy & Stone Ltd. is seeking Care Assistants to join our growing team in the UK. This dual role covers personal care and domestic services, supporting homeowners with daily activities, hygiene, and wellbeing.

You will help maintain communal areas, assist with social activities, and arrange transport, often on a rota that includes early mornings, evenings, and weekends. The role requires a valid UK driving licence, willingness to travel, and a caring, empathetic approach.

Qualifications

• Care experience is desirable but training is provided.
• Strong interpersonal skills and empathy required.
• Ability to manage time effectively and be flexible with rota.
• Valid UK driving licence essential; own vehicle preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide personal care support including daily activities and hygiene.
• Assist with medication administration.
• Perform domestic duties to keep communal areas clean and welcoming.
• Support social activities, transportation arrangements, and appointments.
• Work on a rota including mornings, evenings, weekends, and occasional bank holidays.

Skills

Empathy

Interpersonal skills

Time management

Flexibility

Driving licence

Education

Level 2 Health and Social Care qualification

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).