The Vacancy
Join McCarthy Stone as a Care and Support Assistant – Make a Real Difference
Care Assistant – One Location, Real Impact
Swift House, Maidenhead Berkshire
Part-time ¦ 16 hours per week
£ £15.42 / hour (enhanced pay for evenings & weekends)
UK-based applicants only. Sponsorship not available.
Are you looking for a rewarding care role where all your clients are in one place—no travel between calls? Join McCarthy Stone at our Swift House development, in Maidenhead, Berkshire and make a genuine difference every day.
Why You'll Love This Role
No Travel Required – Support residents in one central, modern location.
Supportive Team – Join a dedicated, friendly care team on-site.
Real Impact – Help older adults live independently and actively.
What You'll Be Doing
Supporting residents with daily domestic tasks like appointments, light cleaning, laundry and shopping
Assisting with social activities and wellbeing routines
Promoting independence, dignity, and community engagement
Supporting with individual care packages
What We Offer
£ £15.42 per hour (depending on shifts)
Fully paid training – Get qualified with funded Level 2 or 3 in Adult Care
28 days paid holiday (pro-rata)
Company pension & life insurance
24/7 Employee Assistance Program – Mental health & wellbeing support
Exclusive Perks:
Staff discounts on McCarthy Stone apartments
Discounted gift cards and dining
Access to guest suites in our UK developments
Built in 2016, Swift House is a Retirement Living Plus development that consists of 60 apartments with the over 70's in mind, providing excellent on-site facilities and set within beautiful grounds.
Who We're Looking For
Experience: 1+ year in a UK health and social care role preferred,
Qualification: Preferably Level 2 QCF in Health and Social Care (Adults) is a plus, but not essential.
Personality: Caring, dependable, and passionate about supporting older adults
Location: Living within commuting distance of the development.
Why Join McCarthy Stone?
We're proud to be a Great Place to Work, committed to career growth, teamwork, and improving the lives of older adults.
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Applications are reviewed as received – we may close early for the right candidate.
UK-based applicants only. Sponsorship not available.
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 believe in championing the role, wellbeing, and happiness of older people in society. We help our customers have a better later life, so they feel more connected, recognised, and valued than ever. 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