Relief Care and Support

McCarthy & Stone Ltd; Hertford; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 21,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Fully paid training

Company pension

Employee Assistance Program

Staff discounts

Access to guest suites

Job summary

Join McCarthy Stone as a Care Assistant at Edward House in Hertford and make a genuine difference every day. This position offers a mix of early and late shifts with enhanced pay for evenings and weekends.

You’ll be supporting older adults with daily tasks and promoting their independence in a supportive team environment. Enjoy fully paid training and various employee benefits, including a pension scheme and mental health support.

Qualifications

• 1+ year in a UK health and social care role preferred.
• Caring, dependable, and passionate about supporting older adults.

Responsibilities

• Supporting residents with daily domestic tasks.
• Assisting with social activities and wellbeing routines.
• Promoting independence, dignity, and community engagement.
• Supporting with individual care packages.

Skills

Health and social care experience

Caring personality

Dependability

Education

Level 2 QCF in Health and Social Care

Job description

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Join McCarthy Stone as a Care Assistant - Make a Real Difference!

Care Assistant - One Location, Real Impact!
Edward House, Pegs Lane, Hertford SG13 8FQ
Zero Hours relief contract
£14.12 - £15.42 per hour (enhanced pay for evenings & weekends)
UK-based applicants only. Sponsorship not available.

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 Edward House estate and make a genuine difference every day.

Edward House is a Retirement Living PLUS development comprises of a mix one and two bedroom retirement apartments. Exclusive to the over 70s, it has some outstanding communal facilities, communal lounge and on-site restaurant.

You will be working a mix of early shifts, and late shifts, including alternate weekends.

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:

• £14.12 - £15.42 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!

Applications are reviewed as received – we may close early for the right candidate. UK-based applicants only. Sponsorship not available.