McCarthy Stone are recruiting a Care Assistant to join the team at our Elkington House development in Dover, Kent. Built in 2020, Elkington House is a Retirement Living Plus development that consists of 74 apartments with the over 70's in mind, providing excellent on‑site facilities set within beautiful grounds.
Hourly rate
£13.26 per hour, plus up to an additional £1.30 for working evening and weekend hours.
Hours
20 hours per week.
About the role
As a Care Assistant you will provide the highest quality of individual care to our residents, enabling them to live later life well. You will deliver housekeeping and domestic support across the general estate, including apartment cleans. Duties will be varied and include supporting and encouraging our residents to take part in a wide range of activities that support their health and wellbeing. You will help them to book appointments, arrange transport and, where necessary, escort them on visits and assist with their shopping. Every day will be diverse, giving you the opportunity to use your people skills to make a real difference.
About You
* Warm, friendly, with ideally some experience of working in a care or support environment.
* Passionate about improving the wellbeing and happiness of older people and enjoy working as part of a team in a busy setting.
* Driven to deliver excellent customer service.
* Desire to work in the health and social care sector; preferred qualifications include a QCF Health and Social Care (Adults) Level 2, although alternative qualifications and relevant experience will also be considered.
Benefits
* 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 Employee Assistance Programme (including counsellors and legal advisors) and access to in‑house Mental Health First Aiders.
Apply Now
All applications will be reviewed as soon as they are received, and we hold the right to appoint before the closing date.
Equal Opportunity
McCarthy Stone celebrate diversity and promote equality and inclusion amongst our colleagues. We welcome applications from all, regardless of personal characteristics or background.
We do not offer sponsorship; we will only be considering UK‑based applications.
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, helping 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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