Job Overview
McCarthy & Stone is hiring a Mobile Care Assistant to provide personal care and domestic services to older adults across multiple developments. The role is mobile and field‑based, requiring travel between sites with parking provided. Hours are full‑time or part‑time on a rota that includes early mornings, evenings and alternate weekends between 7am and 10pm.
Responsibilities
- Support homeowners with daily activities, personal hygiene, medication assistance and companionship.
- Provide domestic support: cleaning, shopping and general household tasks.
- Maintain communal areas to a high standard.
- Assist with social activities, transport arrangements and attending appointments to enhance wellbeing.
- Travel between developments, using your own vehicle with travel expenses covered and mileage paid at 43p per mile.
Qualifications
- Valid full UK driving licence and own vehicle.
- Strong interpersonal skills, empathy and time‑management ability.
- Previous experience in a care environment or Level 2 Health and Social Care preferred but not essential.
- Flexibility to work rota days including early mornings, late evenings and alternate weekends.
Benefits
- Uniform and mobile phone provided.
- Training and professional development, including possibility to progress to a senior care assistant and work towards a Diploma in Health and Social Care.
- Up to 28 days holiday inclusive of bank holidays (pro rata if part‑time).
- Life insurance and company pension.
- Opportunities to stay in guest suites across all UK developments.
- Discounts on apartment purchases for employees and immediate family.
- 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme and access to in‑house Mental Health First Aiders.
- Staff referral scheme up to £500 per referral.
Location
Across Burscough and surrounding areas. A valid UK driving licence and own vehicle are essential. Travel between developments is covered.
Compensation
Hourly rate of £14.50 per hour, plus up to an additional £1.30 for evening and weekend hours. Mileage paid at 43p per mile. Travel expenses are fully reimbursed.
