Care Assistant
2 days ago
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 Kenton Lodge, in Gosforth, a beautiful, modern development where you can work alongside supportive colleagues in a centralised environment—no travel required
Position Details
- Contract: Permanent
- Hours: 16 hours per week, with early, late, and weekend shifts as arranged with the manager.
- Pay: Starting at £13.26 per hour..
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.
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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
Our Customers
The Benefits
24 days annual leave
Pension
plan
Life
assurance
Employee assistance helpline
Health
screening
Eyecare voucher scheme
Long service award
Testimonials
"I enjoy working for McCarthy and Stone as a House Manager because I am very well supported in my Role by my manager. I am able to make the day to day decisions but always have immediate support on the rare times I need help. It's a breath of Fresh Air working for a focused dynamic company who know what they are trying to achieve as a team."
Linda Diamond – House Manager
"Only at McCarthy Stone can you start in the middle of a pandemic and feel at home within a couple of weeks … it's all about our great people and how welcome they make you feel … even if it was through a screen"
Andrea Waldron - Senior HR Business Partner
"From my first week I felt like part of the team, everyone is helpful and pro-active, which is crucial in a fast paced environment. I've had the opportunity to work on some exciting projects, it's a very 'hands-on' approach here with plenty of opportunity to be involved and play a part in delivering developments."
Emily Bishop - Principal Planning Associate
"Working for McCarthy Stone is a very fulfilling experience. The staff here are all empathetic and professional. Guiding people in purchasing an apartment, watching them settle in and make friends, and then watching them lead a happy and carefree retirement is very rewarding."
Caroline Craig-cordel – Sales Consultant
"I found it inspiring how working in McCarthy Stone gives you a chance to make so many people happier, every day. And what we do is so important to our homeowners In my marketing career before I couldn't dream about customers sharing their thoughts about my campaigns, but here it happens all the time."
Stan Smolyar – Head of Brand
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