Overview
Join McCarthy Stone as a Care and Support Assistant – Make a Real Difference! This role is based at Henderson Court, Ponteland, a friendly retirement community where you can work alongside supportive colleagues in a centralised environment—no travel required.
Hours: 16 hours per week, with early, late and weekend shifts as arranged with the manager.
Pay: Starting at £12.39 per hour, with enhanced rates up to £13.69 per hour 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 Henderson Court, Ponteland, a modern development where you can work alongside supportive colleagues in a centralised environment—no travel required.
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.
Responsibilities
* Provide practical support to residents to help them live independently.
* Assist with light domestic duties and daily routines.
* Coordinate activities and accompany residents to appointments and shopping as required.
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.
* Qualifications: 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; 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.
Benefits
* Paid Training: Earn while you learn with full funding for Level 2 or Level 3 Adult Care qualifications (eligibility applies).
* Work-Life Balance: 28 days of paid holiday (prorated for part-time).
* Financial and Wellness Support: Life insurance, a company pension, and a 24/7 Employee Assistance Program offering counselling and mental health support.
* Exclusive Discounts: Discounts on McCarthy Stone apartments for employees and immediate family, access to guest suites across UK developments, and discounts on gift cards for brands and restaurants.
About Us
As the UK’s leading developer and manager of retirement communities, McCarthy Stone provides high quality homes at exacting standards. As of January 2025, we operate over 545 developments across the UK for more than 24,200 people. We promote the wellbeing and happiness of older people and launched the McCarthy Stone Charitable Foundation to support local causes. We are proud to have been certified as a Great Place to Work 2025.
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