Care Assistant

Care Assistant – McCarthy Stone Join us as a Care Assistant at McCarthy Stone. The Vacancy Receive a £500 bonus when you pass probation. Location Across Yate & surrounding areas. A valid full UK driving licence and use of your own vehicle is essential. Hourly Rate £14.50 per hour, plus up to an additional £1.30 for evening and weekend hours. Hours Up to 35 hours per week on a rota basis that will include mornings, evenings, alternate weekends, anytime between 7am to 10pm. About the Role This is a dual role consisting of Personal Care and Domestic Services. You’ll work closely with the Field Care Supervisor, House Managers and Care Manager to deliver personal bespoke care and lifestyle services. This could be from assisting with personal care, household tasks to offering companionship and supporting wellbeing activities. There is the expectation to ensure communal areas are cleaned regularly too. This is a mobile field‑based role to grow our care service so there is a requirement to travel between our developments and parking will be available at each site. Key Responsibilities Support Individual Homeowners – provide personalised care, including help with daily activities, personal hygiene and medication assistance, and offer domestic support such as cleaning, shopping and managing household tasks. Domestic – maintain communal areas within our developments to a high standard, ensuring a clean, tidy and welcoming environment for all homeowners. Social Support – assist homeowners with social activities, transport arrangements and attending appointments, enhancing their overall well‑being and social connections. What We’re Looking For Skills & Experience – Ideally you will have previous experience in a care environment with a Level 2 health and social care qualification. However, this is not essential as we can provide full training for anyone looking for a career change. You must have strong interpersonal skills, empathy and the ability to manage your time effectively. Driving Licence – A valid full UK driving licence and willingness to travel between developments. Flexibility – The ability to work on a rota basis that will include early mornings, late evenings and alternate weekends. Why Join Us? Travel expenses covered and mileage paid at 45p per mile. Uniform and mobile phone provided. Professional development – training opportunities, including the chance to work towards a Diploma in Health and Social Care and to progress to a senior care assistant role. Up to 28 days holiday inclusive of bank holidays (pro rata if part‑time). Life insurance and company pension. Opportunities to stay in our guest suites across all our developments UK wide. Discounts on apartment purchases for employees and immediate family. Management and leadership training and support with professional qualifications. 24/7 access to Employee Assist Programme (including counsellors and legal advisors) and in‑house Mental Health First Aiders. Impactful work – enjoy the satisfaction of making a meaningful difference in the lives of older adults every day. Opportunity to earn extra income from our staff referral scheme (up to £500 per referral). Apply Today We’d love to hear from you if you’re a caring, dedicated individual with a can‑do attitude and a passion for supporting older people. About Us McCarthy Stone is the UK’s leading developer and manager of retirement communities, providing high‑quality homes to exacting specifications. As of January 2025, we operate over 545 developments across the UK for more than 24,200 people. We champion the wellbeing of older people and support local causes through our charitable foundation. #J-18808-Ljbffr