McCarthy Stone is looking for a professional Care Assistant to join the team at our Ellisfields Court development in Taunton, Somerset.
Built in 2014 and consisting of 58 apartments, Ellisfields Court encourages independent living for the over 70s, who may or may not need care.
Hourly rate: £12.39 per hour, with the opportunity to earn up to an additional £1.30 for working evenings and weekends.
Hours: 17 hours per week
Support and benefits include:
* 28 days holiday inclusive of bank holidays (pro rata if part-time)
* Additional pay for evening and weekend hours
* Life insurance and pension scheme
* Opportunities to stay in guest suites across UK developments
* Discounts on apartment purchases for employees and their immediate families
* Management and leadership training, along with professional qualification support
* 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme, including counsellors and legal advisors, plus in-house Mental Health First Aiders
About the role: As a Care Assistant, you will provide high-quality, personalized care to our residents, supporting their independence and wellbeing. Your duties will include housekeeping, domestic support, assisting with activities, booking appointments, arranging transport, escorting visits, and helping with shopping. Every day offers variety and the chance to make a real difference using your people skills.
About you:
* A warm, friendly individual with some experience in care or support roles preferred.
* A passion for enhancing the wellbeing and happiness of older people.
* Enjoy working as part of a team in a busy environment.
* Committed to delivering excellent customer service.
* Ideally holds a QCF Level 2 in Health and Social Care (Adults), but relevant experience or alternative qualifications may be considered.
Could this be the perfect job for you? Apply now! All applications will be reviewed promptly, and we reserve the right to appoint before the deadline.
McCarthy Stone values diversity and promotes equality and inclusion. We welcome applications from all backgrounds.
About Us: As the UK’s leading developer and manager of retirement communities, we operate over 545 developments nationwide, serving more than 24,200 residents as of January 2025. We are committed to supporting older people's wellbeing and launched the McCarthy Stone Charitable Foundation in 2020 to assist local causes across Britain. We are proud to be recognized as a Great Place to Work 2025 and on the Wellbeing list.
Our Benefits include:
* 24 days annual leave
* Pension scheme
* Life assurance
* Employee assistance helpline
* Health screening
* Long service awards
Employee testimonial: "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 day-to-day decisions but always have immediate support when needed. It’s a breath of fresh air working for a focused, dynamic company."
— Linda Diamond, House Manager
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