Overview
Care & Support Assistant – One Location, Real Impact at Jacob Place, Saffron Walden, Essex. Part-time 16 hours per week. Working early shifts 8am to 4pm. £13.26 - £14.56 per hour (enhanced pay for evenings & weekends). UK-based applicants only. Sponsorship not available.
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
* £13.26 - £14.56 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:
o Staff discounts on McCarthy Stone apartments
o Discounted gift cards and dining
o Access to guest suites in our UK developments
Who We’re Looking For
* Experience: 1+ year in a UK health and social care role preferred
* Qualification: 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.
Apply Now
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. 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!
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