The Vacancy
Receive a £500 bonus when you pass probation.
Location
Across Patchway & surrounding areas – a valid full UK driving licence and your own vehicle are essential. Travel expenses covered; mileage paid at 43p per mile.
Hourly rate
£14.50 per hour, plus up to an additional £1.30 for evening and weekend hours.
Hours
Up to 25 hours per week on a rota basis, including mornings, evenings, and alternate weekends anytime between 7am to 10pm.
Summary
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 homeowners in our purpose‑built developments.
About the Role
This dual role consists of Personal Care and Domestic Services. You’ll work closely with the Field Care Supervisor, House Managers and Care Manager to deliver personalised care and lifestyle services, including personal care, household tasks, companionship and wellbeing activities. There is an expectation to ensure communal areas are cleaned regularly. The role is mobile field‑based, requiring travel between developments.
Key Responsibilities
* Support Individual Homeowners: Provide personalised care including assistance with daily activities, personal hygiene and medication, as well as domestic support such as cleaning, shopping and household task management.
* 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 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 qualification, although training can be provided for those seeking a career change. Strong interpersonal skills, empathy and time‑management are essential.
* Driving Licence: Valid full UK driving licence and willingness to travel between developments.
* Flexibility: Ability to work on a rota basis that includes early mornings, late evenings and alternate weekends.
Why Join Us?
* Travel expenses covered: Use personal car, fully reimbursed; mileage paid at 45p per mile.
* Uniform and mobile phone provided.
* Professional development: Training opportunities, chance to work towards a Diploma in Health and Social Care and potential progression 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 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 in‑house Mental Health First Aiders.
* Impactful work: Make a meaningful difference in the lives of older adults daily.
* Staff referral scheme: up to £500 per referral.
If you’re a caring, dedicated individual with a can‑do attitude and a passion for supporting older people, we’d love to hear from you! Apply today to join a team that values your contribution and offers a rewarding career path with McCarthy Stone.
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 wellbeing and happiness of older people, helping them have a better later life. In late 2020 we launched the McCarthy Stone Charitable Foundation to support local causes helping older people across Britain. We are proud to have been certified as a Great Place to Work 2025 and to be on the Great Place to Work Wellbeing list.
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