Zero Hours Care & Support Assistant

McCarthy & Stone Ltd; Knutsford; On-site; GBP 16,000 - 23,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company pension

Life assurance

Discounted stays in McCarthy & Stone –

24/7 counselling and wellbeing support

Employee discounts platform

Job summary

McCarthy & Stone Ltd is seeking a Zero-hour Mobile Care Assistant in Knutsford. You will provide high-quality, person-centred care to residents, support daily activities, and accompany them on appointments and outings. The role includes on-site shifts with mileage expenses and flexible hours.

Ideal candidates are warm, reliable and willing to learn. Applicants must be 18 or older; driving is preferred but not essential. Training is provided, and we offer a supportive team and pension benefits.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality, person-centred care to residents.
• Organise and join in with activities and social events.
• Book appointments and assist with practical tasks.
• Escort residents on outings and appointments.
• Be a consistent, friendly presence in residents’ lives.
• Light cleaning and domestic duties.

Skills

Care experience

Education

Health & Social Care Level 2

Job description

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£14.50 per hours plus 43p per mile expenses

Working Hours:

0

Location:

Closing Date:

19/11/2026

Job Category:

Estate, Care and Support

Department:

Oak Community 1

Business Area:

Services

Job Introduction

Looking for a Care Assistant job in Knutsford

Join McCarthy & Stone as a Zero-hour Mobile Care Assistant and enjoy a rewarding role. Whether you're experienced or just starting out, we’ll support your journey.

Why You’ll Love This Role

• Modern, Inspiring Workplace – A comfortable and welcoming place to work
• Competitive Pay - £14.50 per hour
• 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

What You’ll Do

As a Zero-hour Mobile 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

About You

We’re looking for someone who is:

• 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.

Start a fulfilling and flexible care career with McCarthy & Stone, a top UK employer committed to diversity, inclusion, and high-quality support .

Please note: We can only consider applications from candidates currently living in the UK.

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!