The Vacancy
Due to our evolving care and lifestyle delivery, we are looking for passionate Mobile Care Assistants to join our growing care team. To be considered for this vacancy, you must have a valid full UK driving licence and a car.
Location
Across Kendal and surrounding areas. A valid full UK driving licence and use of your own vehicle is essential. Travel expenses covered, mileage paid at 43p per mile.
Hourly Rate
£14.50 per hour, plus up to £1.30 for working evening and weekend hours.
Hours
Full‑time and part‑time hours available per week on a rota basis that will include mornings, evenings and alternate weekends between 7am and 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 Performance Manager to deliver personal bespoke care and lifestyle services. Responsibilities include assisting with personal care, household tasks, companionship and well‑being activities. Communal areas are expected to be cleaned regularly. The role is mobile field‑based, requiring travel between developments with parking available at each site.
Key Responsibilities
* Support Individual Homeowners: Provide personalised care, including help with daily activities, personal hygiene and medication assistance. 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: Prefer previous experience in a care environment with a Level 2 Health and Social Care, but full training will be provided for career‑change candidates. Strong interpersonal skills, empathy and effective time‑management are essential.
* Driving Licence: Valid full UK driving licence and willingness to travel between developments.
* Flexibility: Ability to work on a rota basis including early mornings, late evenings and alternate weekends.
Why Join Us
* Travel expenses covered: Use your personal car for work with all travel expenses fully reimbursed and parking available on site. Mileage paid at 43p 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 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.
* Bonus: Receive £300 bonus when you pass probation.
* Staff referral scheme: Up to £500 per referral.
Apply Today
We’re looking for a caring, dedicated individual with a can‑do attitude and a passion for supporting older people. 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 champion the wellbeing and happiness of older people, support local causes through the McCarthy Stone Charitable Foundation, and are proud to have been certified as a Great Place to Work 2025 and to be on the Great Place to Work Wellbeing list.
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