Zero Hours Care & Support Assistant

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

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive hourly rate with enhanced,

Company pension and life assurance

Discounted stays in McCarthy Stone apr

24/7 counselling and wellbeing support

Exclusive employee discounts platform

Job summary

McCarthy Stone in Ossett, West Yorkshire, is seeking a Zero-hour Care Assistant to join Whitaker Grange at a single location with no client travel. You will deliver person-centred care in a modern, welcoming environment and support residents with daily activities and needs.

The role offers paid training, a supportive team, and competitive pay with enhancements for unsocial hours. Applicants should be over 18 and based in the UK where required.

Qualifications

• Warm, friendly and compassionate approach.
• Reliable team player willing to learn.
• Over 18 years old; driving preferred but not essential.
• Experience in care or a Health & Social Care Level 2 qualification is beneficial but not required.

Responsibilities

• Assist residents with personal care and daily routines.
• Organise and participate in activities with residents.
• Book appointments and help with practical tasks.
• Escort residents to outings and appointments.
• Provide a consistent, supportive presence in residents' lives.
• Light cleaning and domestic duties.

Skills

Warm & friendly demeanor

Team player

Willing to learn

Education

Health & Social Care Level 2 qualification

Job description

Looking for a Care Assistant job in Ossett, West Yorkshire

Join

McCarthy & Stone as a

Zero-hour Care Assistant and enjoy a rewarding role based in just

one modern location. No travelling between clients – just quality care in a beautiful environment. Whether you're experienced or just starting out, we’ll support your journey.

Why You’ll Love This Role

No Travel Required – Work in one location

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

What You’ll Do

As a

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

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.

Apply Today

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!