On-Site Care & Support Assistant — Retirement Living (Colchester)

McCarthy & Stone Ltd; Colchester; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 20,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Fully paid training

Company pension & life insurance

24/7 Employee Assistance Program

Staff discounts on apartments

Discounted gift cards and dining

Guest suites in UK developments

Job summary

McCarthy Stone is hiring a Care and Support Assistant at Lancer House, Colchester. This part-time role offers 16 hours per week with shifts including evenings and weekends, paying £13.26-£14.56 per hour. You will support residents with daily tasks, social activities and personal care in one central location, with no travel between calls.

UK-based applicants only; sponsorship not available. Lancer House is a Retirement Living PLUS development for residents over 70, offering on-site care in a

Qualifications

• 1+ year in a UK health and social care role preferred.
• Level 2 QCF in Health and Social Care (Adults) is a plus, but not essential.
• Caring, dependable, and passionate about supporting older adults.
• Living within commuting distance of the development.

Responsibilities

• Support residents with daily domestic tasks like appointments, light cleaning, laundry and shopping.
• Assisting with social activities and wellbeing routines.
• Promoting independence, dignity, and community engagement.
• Supporting with individual care packages, including supporting with personal care

Job description

McCarthy Stone is hiring a Care and Support Assistant at Lancer House, Colchester. This part-time role offers 16 hours per week with shifts including evenings and weekends, paying £13.26-£14.56 per hour. You will support residents with daily tasks, social activities and personal care in one central location, with no travel between calls.

UK-based applicants only; sponsorship not available. Lancer House is a Retirement Living PLUS development for residents over 70, offering on-site care in a