Overview
Join McCarthy Stone as a Care and Support Assistant – Make a Real Difference! This role is based at Goldwyn House, in Borehamwood, a modern development where you can work with supportive colleagues in a centralised environment—no travel required.
Contract and Hours
* Contract: Permanent
* Hours: 16 hours per week, with a mix of early and late shifts
* Pay: Starting at £13.20 per hour, with enhancements available on weekend shifts
Goldwyn House is a friendly Retirement Living PLUS community offering retirement apartments for the over 70s.
Role Highlights
As a Care and Support Assistant, you’ll play a crucial role in enabling residents to live independently and actively. Your daily tasks will include light domestic duties, coordinating resident activities, and assisting with appointments and shopping. Each day will be diverse, allowing you to make a significant 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 recognized 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.
Comprehensive Benefits
* Paid Training: Earn while you learn with full funding for Level 2 or Level 3 Adult Care qualifications (eligibility applies).
* Work-Life Balance: Enjoy 28 days of paid holiday (prorated for part-time).
* Financial and Wellness Support: Access life insurance, a company pension, and a 24/7 Employee Assistance Program offering counselling, mental health support, and more.
* Exclusive Discounts: Benefit from discounts on McCarthy Stone apartments for employees and immediate family, opportunities to stay in guest suites across our UK developments, and discounts on gift cards for top brands and restaurants.
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 in society. In late 2020 we launched the McCarthy Stone Charitable Foundation to support local causes that help older people in need across Britain. We are proud to have been certified as a Great Place to Work 2025 as well as making the Great Place to Work Wellbeing list!
Notes: UK-based applicants only; sponsorship is not available.
Next steps: Applications are reviewed as they come in; the position may close early for the right candidate.
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