Zero-hour Care Assistant

McCarthy and Stone; Ossett; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 21,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive hourly rate

Paid Training

Company pension

Life assurance

Wellbeing support

Discounted stays at apartments

Job summary

McCarthy & Stone is seeking a Zero-hour Care Assistant to deliver high-quality, person-centred care at our Ossett community. You will support residents with daily routines and personal care, help organise activities, and assist with practical tasks.

A friendly, reliable team player who can work flexible hours is ideal. Role includes accompanying residents on outings, light housekeeping, and being a positive presence in residents’ lives.

Qualifications

• Experience in care or Health & Social Care Level 2 qualification is beneficial but not required.
• Over 18 years old and preferably able to drive but not essential.

Responsibilities

• Supporting residents with personal care and daily routines
• Organising and joining in with activities
• Booking appointments and helping with practical tasks
• Escorting residents on outings and appointments
• Being a consistent, friendly presence in residents' lives
• Light cleaning and domestic duties
• A team player who is reliable and willing to learn

Skills

Care experience

Personal care

Team player

Communication

Driving preferred

Job description

Zero-hour Care Assistant, you'll deliver high-quality, person-centred care. Your role will include:

• Supporting residents with personal care and daily routines


• Organising and joining in with activities


• Booking appointments and helping with practical tasks


• Escorting residents on outings and appointments


• Being a consistent, friendly presence in residents' lives


• Light cleaning and domestic duties
  Warm, friendly, and passionate about supporting older adults


• A team player who is reliable and willing to learn


• Over 18 years old and preferably able to drive but not essential.


• Experience in care or a Health & Social Care Level 2 qualification is beneficial but not required.
  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!

Whitaker Grange with no community rounds

• Modern, Inspiring Workplace - A comfortable and welcoming place to work


• Competitive Pay -


• £13.79 per hour, up to £15.09 for some evening/weekend shifts


• Paid Training - Learn on the job with full support


• Supportive Team - Be part of a compassionate, professional care team

What We Offer

• Competitive hourly rate with enhancements for unsocial hours


• Company pension and life assurance


• Discounted stays in McCarthy & Stone apartments


• 24/7 counselling and wellbeing support


• Access to our exclusive employee discounts platform