Due to our evolving care and lifestyle delivery, we are looking for passionate Care Assistants to join our growing care team.
Receive a £300 bonus when you pass probation.
Location: Across Carlisle & 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, with the opportunity to earn an additional £1.30 for working evening and weekend hours.
Hours: Up to 35 hours per week on a rota basis that will include mornings, evenings and alternate weekends anytime between 7am to 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 is a dual role consisting of Personal Care and Domestic Services. You will 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 also an expectation to ensure communal areas are cleaned regularly.
This is a mobile field‑based role to grow our care service so there is a requirement to travel between our 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
* Previous experience in a care environment with a Level 2 Health and Social Care qualification is ideal, but not essential. Full training will be provided for anyone looking for a career change.
* Strong interpersonal skills, empathy and the ability to manage time effectively.
* Valid full UK driving licence and willingness to travel between developments.
* Flexibility to work on a rota basis that includes early mornings, late shifts and alternate weekends.
Why Join Us
* Travel expenses covered with mileage paid at 43p per mile.
* Uniform and mobile phone provided.
* Professional development support including training opportunities and the chance to work towards a Diploma in Health and Social Care. Opportunities to 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 Employee Assist Programme including counsellors and legal advisors and access to in‑house Mental Health First Aiders.
* Impactful work: make a meaningful difference in the lives of older adults every day.
* Potential to earn extra income from staff referral scheme (up to £500 per referral).
If you are a caring, dedicated individual with a can‑do attitude and a passion for supporting older people, we’d love to hear from you.
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.
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