Overview
Join McCarthy Stone as a Care and Support Assistant – Make a Real Difference! Are you searching for a rewarding care role where all your clients are in one place? Join us at our Whitaker Grange estate, in Ossett, Wakefield. A beautiful, modern development where you can work alongside supportive colleagues in a centralised environment—no travel required!
UK-based applicants only; sponsorship is not available.
Role 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: A modern facility designed for comfort and care.
* Supportive Team: Collaborate with dedicated colleagues who are passionate about making a difference.
Benefits
* Paid Training: Earn while you learn with full funding for Level 2 or Level 3 Adult Care qualifications (eligibility applies).
* Work-Life Balance: 28 days of paid holiday (prorated for part-time).
* Financial and Wellness Support: Life insurance, company pension, and 24/7 Employee Assistance Program offering counselling and mental health support.
* Exclusive Discounts: Discounts on McCarthy Stone apartments for employees and immediate family, guest suites across UK developments, and discounts on gift cards for top brands and restaurants.
Role Highlights
As a Care and Support Assistant, you’ll help residents live independently and actively. Your daily tasks include light domestic duties, coordinating resident activities, and assisting with appointments and shopping. Each day will be diverse, enabling you to make a meaningful impact on residents’ wellbeing.
About You
* Location: Ideally located within commuting distance to our estate.
* Experience: A minimum of 1 year in a UK health and social care role is preferred, with a passion for working with older adults. A Level 2 QCF qualification in Health and Social Care (Adults) is an asset but not mandatory.
* Skills: Warm, friendly, and dedicated to exceptional service; you thrive in a team environment and are 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.
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 champion the role, wellbeing, and happiness of older people and launched the McCarthy Stone Charitable Foundation to support local causes for older people in need across Britain. We are proud to be certified as a Great Place to Work 2025 and to be listed for wellbeing.
Job Function and Industry
* Job function: Other
* Industry: Construction
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