Hours: Full time and part time hours available per week. On a rota basis that will include mornings, evenings and alternate weekends anytime between 7am to 10pm.
Job Overview
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 beautiful purpose built developments.
This is a dual role consisting 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. This could be from assisting with personal care, household tasks to offering companionship and supporting wellbeing activities. There is an expectation to ensure communal areas are cleaned regularly too.
This is a mobile field‑based role to grow our care service so there is a requirement to travel between our developments and parking will be available at each site.
Responsibilities
* Support Individual Homeowners: Provide personalised care, including help with daily activities, personal hygiene, and medication assistance.
* 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.
Qualifications & Experience
* Valid full UK driving licence and a personal car.
* Previous experience in a care environment with a Level 2 Health and Social Care (not essential; training will be provided).
* Strong interpersonal skills, empathy, and ability to manage time effectively.
* Willingness to travel between developments and work a rota basis that will include early mornings, late evenings and alternate weekends.
Travel & Location
The role is based across Morpeth & Surrounding Areas. Travel expenses are covered, mileage paid at 43p per mile.
Benefits
* Uniform and mobile phone provided.
* Professional development: Training opportunities, including the chance to work towards a Diploma in Health and Social Care and progress to a senior care assistant role.
* Paid holiday: Up to 28 days inclusive of bank holidays (pro‑rata if part time).
* Life insurance and company pension.
* Opportunities to stay in our guest suites across all 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 Employee Assist Programme (including counsellors and legal advisors) and in‑house Mental Health First Aiders.
* Impactful work: Make a meaningful difference in the lives of older adults every day.
* Staff referral scheme: Receive up to £500 per referral.
Compensation
Hourly rate: £14.50 per hour, plus earn up to an additional £1.30 for working evening and weekend hours.
Company Overview
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 proud to be certified as a Great Place to Work 2025 and have made the Great Place to Work Wellbeing list!
Equal Opportunity
McCarthy Stone is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.
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