Mobile Care Assistant
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 Saltburn & Surrounding Areas. A valid full UK driving licence and use of your own vehicle is essential. Travel expenses are covered and mileage is paid at 43p per mile.
Hourly rate: £14.50 per hour, plus up to an additional £1.30 for working evening and weekend hours.
Hours: Full time and part time hours available. Work on a rota basis that includes mornings, evenings and alternate weekends between 7am and 10pm.
Are you compassionate, proactive, and eager to make a difference in the lives of older adults? Join McCarthy Stone as a Mobile Care Assistant and play a key role in enhancing the quality of life for our homeowners in our purpose‑built developments.
About the Role: This dual role consists 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. The role involves assisting with personal care, household tasks, offering companionship, supporting wellbeing activities, and maintaining communal areas.
Travel will be required between developments; parking will be 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: Ideally you will have previous experience in a care environment with a Level 2 Health and Social Care qualification. We can provide full training for anyone looking for a career change. Strong interpersonal skills, empathy and effective time management are required.
* Driving Licence: A valid full UK driving licence is required, along with a willingness to travel between developments.
* Flexibility: Ability to work on a rota basis that will include early mornings, late evenings and alternate weekends.
Why Join Us
* Travel expenses covered: Use your personal car with all travel expenses reimbursed and parking available on site. Mileage paid at 43p per mile.
* Uniform and mobile phone provided.
* Professional Development: Training opportunities, potential 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 an Employee Assist Programme and in‑house Mental Health First Aiders.
* Impactful work: Make a meaningful difference in the lives of older adults every day.
* Earn extra income from our staff referral scheme (up to £500 per referral).
UK‑based applicants only; sponsorship is not available.
Apply Today to join a team that values your contribution and offers a rewarding career path with McCarthy Stone.
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 of older people and support local causes through the McCarthy Stone Charitable Foundation. We are certified as a Great Place to Work 2025 and on the Great Place to Work Wellbeing list.
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