Care Assistant – Make a Real Difference!
Join McCarthy Stone as a Care Assistant at the Kenton Lodge estate in Gosforth, Newcastle. A modern development where you can work alongside supportive colleagues in a centralised environment – no travel required.
Position Details
* Hours: 16 hours per week (to be discussed with the manager)
* Pay: Starting at £13.26 per hour, with enhanced rates up to £14.56 depending on shifts during weekends and evenings
Why You’ll Love Working Here
* Beautiful Work Environment: Enjoy a modern facility designed for comfort and care
* Supportive Team: Collaborate with dedicated colleagues who are passionate about making a difference
Comprehensive Benefits
* Paid Training: Earn while you learn with full funding for Level 2 or Level 3 Adult Care qualifications (eligibility applies)
* Work-Life Balance: Enjoy 24 days of paid holiday (prorated for part‑time)
* Financial and Wellness Support: Access life insurance, a company pension, and a 24/7 Employee Assistance Program offering counselling, mental health support, and more
* Exclusive Discounts: Benefit from discounts on McCarthy Stone apartments for employees and immediate family, opportunities to stay in guest suites across our UK developments, and discounts on gift cards for top brands and restaurants
Role Highlights (Responsibilities)
* Enable residents to live independently and actively
* Perform light domestic duties
* Coordinate resident activities
* Assist with appointments and shopping
* Make a significant impact on residents’ wellbeing
About You (Qualifications)
* Location: Ideally located within commuting distance to our estate
* Experience: Minimum 1 year in a UK health and social care role preferred; a Level 2 QCF qualification in Health and Social Care (Adults) an asset but not mandatory
* Skills: Warm, friendly, dedicated to exceptional service, thrives in a team environment, eager to make a positive difference
Why McCarthy Stone?
We are proud to be recognised 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.
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.
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