Mobile Care & Support Assistant

McCarthy & Stone Ltd; Patchway; On-site; GBP 29,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Travel expenses covered

Uniform provided

Professional development

Holiday entitlement

Life insurance and pension

Staff referral bonus (up to £500)

Job summary

McCarthy Stone Ltd in Patchway is hiring Mobile Care Assistants to join our care team across Patchway and surrounding areas. This dual role combines Personal Care and Domestic Services, with full or part-time hours on a rotating schedule from 7am to 10pm.

You’ll travel between developments with mileage paid and a £300 probation bonus. The role requires a valid UK driving licence and use of your own vehicle. Hourly rate £14.50, plus up to £1.30 extra for evenings and weekends.

Qualifications

• Experience in a care environment preferred; training provided for career changers.
• Must have strong interpersonal skills, empathy and time management.
• Valid full UK driving licence and willingness to travel between developments.

Responsibilities

• Provide personal care and domestic support to homeowners.
• Maintain high standards in communal areas and assist with social activities.
• Travel between developments; support transport and appointments as needed.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Empathy

Time management

Job description

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£14.50 per hour, plus earn an EXTRA £1.30 per hour for weekend hours.

Working Hours:

20

Location:

Patchway and surrounding areas

Closing Date:

01/11/2026

Job Category:

Estate, Care and Support

Department:

Hamilton House

Business Area:

Services

Job Introduction

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

Receive a £300 bonus when you pass probation.

Location: Across Patchway & 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: Full time & Part time hours available 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. 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, lates and alternate weekends.

Why Join Us?

• Travel Expenses Covered: Use your personal car for work with all travel expenses fully reimbursed.
• Uniform and mobile phoneprovided.
• 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 trainingand 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 incomefrom 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!