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 Kendal & Surrounding Areas – a valid full UK driving licence and use of your own vehicle are essential to be considered for this role. Travel expenses are covered, mileage 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: 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 beautiful purpose‑built developments.
About the Role
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, including assistance with personal care, household tasks, companionship and supporting wellbeing activities. There is also an expectation to ensure communal areas are cleaned regularly.
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 previous experience in a care environment with a Level 2 Health and Social Care. Full training will be provided for those looking for a career change. Strong interpersonal skills, empathy and time‑management abilities are essential.
* 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 includes early mornings, late evenings and alternate weekends.
Benefits
* Travel Expenses Covered: Use your personal car for work with all travel expenses fully reimbursed and parking available on site. Mileage paid at 43p per mile.
* Uniform and mobile phone provided.
* Professional Development: Support with training opportunities, including the chance 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 Employee Assist Programme, including counsellors and legal advisors, and access to in‑house Mental Health First Aiders.
* Impactful Work: Enjoy the satisfaction of making a meaningful difference in the lives of older adults every day.
* Opportunity to earn extra income from our staff referral scheme (up to £500 per referral).
UK‑based applicants only; sponsorship is not available.
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