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McCarthy Stone; Kendal; On-site; GBP 15,000 - 17,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Fully paid training

Company pension & life insurance

24/7 Employee Assistance Program

Staff discounts on McCarthy & Stone on

Discounted gift cards and dining

Guest suites access in UK developments

Job summary

McCarthy & Stone is seeking a part-time Care Assistant at Wainwright Court, Kendal. Join a dedicated on-site team to support residents with daily tasks, wellbeing activities and social engagement in one location. This role requires compassion and reliability, with on-site training and development opportunities.

You’ll work 22 hours per week at £13.26 per hour, with enhanced pay for evenings and weekends. Sponsorship is not available; applicants should live within commuting distance of Kendal.

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.

Responsibilities

• 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

Skills

Caring

Dependable

Passionate

Education

Level 2 QCF in Health and Social Care (Adults)

Job description

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

Care Assistant – Wainwright Court, Kendal - One Location, Real Impact!

Part-time | 22 hours per week

£13.26 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

Wainwright Court development in Kendal 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.

UK-based applicants only. Sponsorship not available.

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!