Care and Support Assistant

Join to apply for the Care and Support Assistant role at McCarthy Stone 1 week ago Be among the first 25 applicants Join to apply for the Care and Support Assistant role at McCarthy Stone The Vacancy Join McCarthy Stone as a Care and Support Assistant – Make a Real Difference! Are you searching for a rewarding care role where all your clients are in one place? Join us at Hours: 16 hours per week, with potential evening and weekend shifts as arranged with the manager. Pay: Starting at £12.39 per hour, with enhanced rates up to £13.69* depending on shifts during weekends and evenings. The Vacancy Join McCarthy Stone as a Care and Support Assistant – Make a Real Difference! Are you searching for a rewarding care role where all your clients are in one place? Join us at Elderton Place , in Whitley Bay a beautiful, modern development where you can work alongside supportive colleagues in a centralised environment—no travel required! Position Details Hours: 16 hours per week, with potential evening and weekend shifts as arranged with the manager. Pay: Starting at £12.39 per hour, with enhanced rates up to £13.69* depending on shifts during weekends and evenings. Elderton Place is a friendly Retirement Living PLUS community offering retirement apartments for the over 70s. Why You’ll Love Working Here Beautiful Work Environment: Enjoy a modern facility designed for comfort and care. Supportive Team: Collaborate with dedicated colleagues who are passionate about making a difference. Comprehensive Benefits Paid Training: Earn while you learn with full funding for Level 2 or Level 3 Adult Care qualifications (eligibility applies). Work-Life Balance: Enjoy 28 days of paid holiday (prorated for part-time). Financial and Wellness Support: Access life insurance, a company pension, and a 24/7 Employee Assistance Program offering counselling, mental health support, and more. Exclusive Discounts: Benefit from discounts on McCarthy Stone apartments for employees and immediate family, opportunities to stay in guest suites across our UK developments, and discounts on gift cards for top brands and restaurants. Role Highlights As a Care and Support Assistant, you’ll play a crucial role in enabling residents to live independently and actively. Your daily tasks will include light domestic duties, coordinating resident activities, and assisting with appointments and shopping. Each day will be diverse, allowing you to make a significant impact on residents’ wellbeing. About You Location: Ideally located within commuting distance to our estate. Experience: A minimum of 1 year in a UK health and social care role is preferred, with a passion for working with older adults. A Level 2 QCF qualification in Health and Social Care (Adults) is an asset but not mandatory. Skills: Warm, friendly, and dedicated to exceptional service, you thrive in a team environment and are eager to make a positive difference. Why McCarthy Stone? We are proud to be recognized as a Great Place to Work! This rewarding role offers career growth and the opportunity to make a meaningful difference in the lives of older adults. Apply Today! We review applications as they come in and may close the position early for the right candidate. UK-based applicants only; sponsorship is not available. About Us As the UK’s leading developer and manager of retirement communities, we provide high quality homes to exacting specifications. As of January 2025, 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 2025 as well as making the Great Place to Work Wellbeing list! Seniority level Seniority level Entry level Employment type Employment type Part-time Job function Job function Other Industries Construction Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at McCarthy Stone by 2x Sign in to set job alerts for “Care Assistant” roles. 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