The Vacancy
Location: Foxhall Court, Banbury
Hourly Rate: £12.85
Hours: 8 hours per week. 4 hours each Saturday and Sunday lunchtime to help specifically with waiting at tables in our on- site bistro and other domestic duties.
You must be 18 years old to apply for this role.
We do not offer sponsorship.
McCarthy Stone, a leader in retirement living, is looking for caring Domestic Assistants to join our team. If you take pride in creating a clean and comfortable environment, this role offers a rewarding opportunity to make a difference in residents' lives.
Benefits:
* Life Assurance and Company Pension
* Employee Discounts: Stay in guest suites across UK developments, discounts on apartment purchases, and savings with top brands, restaurants, and supermarkets
* Wellbeing Support: 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme with access to counselling and mental health resources
* Access to benefits platform offering discounted Gift Cards and eGifts providing discounts on several leading brands including restaurants and supermarkets
* Discounts on apartment purchases for employees and immediate family
* Training and support in this role
Role Responsibilities:
As a Domestic Assistant, your role will include:
* Working the weekend specifically to cover waiting at tables in our on- site bistro.
If there is time:
* We will need help with housekeeping & cleaning: Maintain high standards in communal areas and resident apartments.
* Laundry Services: Provide laundry support for residents.
* Social Support with our residents
* Flexible Work Opportunities: Option to take on overtime at nearby locations.
About You
We're looking for individuals who:
* Have a Heart for Care: A caring personality and motivation to improve others' lives.
* Bring Relevant Experience: Experience in customer care, health & social care, hospitality, retail, or personal caregiving is advantageous.
* Are Compassionate & Reliable: Friendly, patient, and professional with strong time management.
* Communicate Effectively: Confident, clear, and comfortable engaging with residents and colleagues.
Why McCarthy Stone?
Officially recognized as a great place to work, McCarthy Stone provides a fulfilling career where every day you know you've made a difference.
Ready to Apply?
Apply now, as applications are reviewed upon receipt and may close early.
McCarthy Stone celebrates diversity, equality, and inclusion. We welcome all applicants but cannot offer sponsorship; only UK applications will be considered.
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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