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McCarthy Stone; Burgess Hill; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 21,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Fully paid training Level 2/3

Company pension & life insurance

Employee Assistance Program

Staff discounts

Guest suites access

Job summary

McCarthy Stone is seeking a Care and Support Assistant for our Corbett Court development in Burgess Hill, East Sussex. This part-time role offers 20 hours per week with shifts that include evenings and weekends.

You will help residents with daily tasks, support activities, and promote independence in a single on-site location, with no travel between calls.

We provide fully paid training (Level 2/3 in Adult Care), a pension, life insurance, and an Employee Assistance Program to support wellbeing.

Qualifications

• Experience in UK health and social care is preferred.
• Level 2 QCF in Health and Social Care (Adults) is a plus but not essential.
• Caring, dependable and patient demeanor.

Responsibilities

• Support residents with daily domestic tasks such as appointments, light cleaning, laundry and shopping.
• Assist with social activities and wellbeing routines.
• Promote independence, dignity and community engagement.
• Support individual care packages.

Skills

Health and social care experience

Empathy and caring nature

Education

Level 2 QCF in Health and Social Care (Adults) - preferred

Job description

Join McCarthy & Stone as a Care and Support Assistant – Make a Real Difference!

- One Location, Real Impact!

Part-time | 20 hours per week

£13.26 hour (plus an additional £1.30 per hour enhanced pay for evenings & weekends)

UK-based applicants only. Sponsorship

Are you looking for a

rewarding care role where all your clients are in one place—no travel between calls? Join

McCarthy & Stone at our

Corbett Court development in Burgess Hill, East Sussex and make a genuine difference every day.

Why You’ll Love This Role:

No Travel Required – Support residents in one central, modern location.

Supportive Team – Join a dedicated, friendly care team on-site.

Real Impact – Help older adults live independently and actively.

What You’ll Be Doing:

• Supporting 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

What We Offer:

• £13.26 per hour (depending on shifts)

Fully paid training – Get qualified with funded Level 2 or 3 in Adult Care

Company pension & life insurance

24/7 Employee Assistance Program – Mental health & wellbeing support

• Staff discounts on McCarthy & Stone apartments
• Discounted gift cards and dining
• Access to guest suites in our UK developments

Who We’re Looking For:

Experience: 1+ year in a UK health and social care role preferred,

Qualification: Level 2 QCF in Health and Social Care (Adults) is a plus, but not essential.

Personality: Caring, dependable, and passionate about supporting older adults

Location: Living within commuting distance of the development.

Why Join McCarthy Stone?

We’re proud to be a

Great Place to Work

committed to career growth, teamwork, and improving the lives of older adults.

About Us

As the UK’s leading developer and manager of retirement communities, we provide high quality homes to exacting specifications. McCarthy & Stone operates over 545 developments across the UK for more than 24,200 people.

We believe in championing the role, wellbeing, and happiness of older people in society. We help our customers have a better later life, so they feel more connected, recognised, and valued than ever. In late 2020 we launched the McCarthy & Stone Charitable Foundation to support local causes that help older people in need across Britain.

We are proud to have been certified as a Great Place to Work 2026 as well as making the Great Place to Work for Development and Wellbeing list!

UK-based applicants only. Sponsorship not available.