Position Overview
Due to our evolving care and lifestyle delivery, we are looking for passionate Care Assistants to join our growing care team.
Location: Across Downend & surrounding areas – a valid full UK driving licence and use of your own vehicle is essential. Travel expenses 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: 15 or 20 hours per week available, on a rota basis that includes mornings, evenings and alternate weekends between 7am and 10pm.
Key Responsibilities
* Support individual homeowners by providing personalised care, including help with daily activities, personal hygiene and medication assistance.
* Provide domestic support such as cleaning, shopping and managing household tasks.
* Maintain communal areas within our developments to a high standard.
* Assist homeowners with social activities, transport arrangements and attending appointments.
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; training will be provided.
* Strong interpersonal skills, empathy and effective time‑management.
* Valid full UK driving licence and willingness to travel between developments.
* Flexibility to work on a rota basis, including early mornings, late evenings and alternate weekends.
Why Join Us?
* Travel expenses covered and mileage paid at 45p per mile.
* Uniform and mobile phone provided.
* Professional development opportunities and support to progress to a senior care assistant role or a Diploma in Health and Social Care.
* Up to 28 days holiday (pro‑rated for part‑time).
* Life insurance and company pension.
* Employee benefits such as access to guest suites, apartment purchase discounts, leadership training, mental health support and a staff referral scheme.
Apply Today
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. 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, support local causes through the McCarthy Stone Charitable Foundation, and are proud to be certified as a Great Place to Work 2025.
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