The Vacancy
Looking for a Care Assistant job in Stratford upon Avon, Warwickshire?
Join McCarthy Stone as a Relief Care Assistant and enjoy a rewarding role based in just one modern location. No travelling between clients - just quality care in a beautiful environment. Whether you're experienced or just starting out, we'll support your journey.
Why You'll Love This Role
* No Travel Required - Work in one location (Harvard Place) with no community rounds
* Modern, Inspiring Workplace - A comfortable and welcoming place to work
* Competitive Pay - £13.70 per hour, up to £15.00 for some evening/weekend shifts*
* Paid Training - Learn on the job with full support
* Supportive Team - Be part of a compassionate, professional care team
What We Offer
* Competitive hourly rate with enhancements for unsocial hours
* Company pension and life assurance
* Discounted stays in McCarthy Stone apartments
* 24/7 counselling and wellbeing support
* Access to our exclusive employee discounts platform
What You'll Do
As a Relief Care Assistant, you'll deliver high-quality, person-centred care. Your role will include:
* Supporting residents with personal care and daily routines
* Organising and joining in with activities
* Booking appointments and helping with practical tasks
* Escorting residents on outings and appointments
* Being a consistent, friendly presence in residents' lives
* Light cleaning and domestic duties
About You
We're looking for someone who is:
* Warm, friendly, and passionate about supporting older adults
* A team player who is reliable and willing to learn
* Over 18 years old and preferably able to drive but not essential.
* Experience in care or a Health & Social Care Level 2 qualification is beneficial, but not required.
Apply Today
Start a fulfilling and flexible care career with McCarthy Stone, a top UK employer committed to diversity, inclusion, and high-quality support.
Apply now to join our caring community.
Please note: We can only consider applications from candidates currently living in the UK.
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
Our Customers
The Benefits
24 days annual leave
Pension
plan
Life
assurance
Employee assistance helpline
Health
screening
Eyecare voucher scheme
Long service award
Testimonials
"I enjoy working for McCarthy and Stone as a House Manager because I am very well supported in my Role by my manager. I am able to make the day to day decisions but always have immediate support on the rare times I need help. It's a breath of Fresh Air working for a focused dynamic company who know what they are trying to achieve as a team."
Linda Diamond - House Manager
"Only at McCarthy Stone can you start in the middle of a pandemic and feel at home within a couple of weeks ... it's all about our great people and how welcome they make you feel ... even if it was through a screen"
Andrea Waldron - Senior HR Business Partner
"From my first week I felt like part of the team, everyone is helpful and pro-active, which is crucial in a fast paced environment. I've had the opportunity to work on some exciting projects, it's a very 'hands-on' approach here with plenty of opportunity to be involved and play a part in delivering developments."
Emily Bishop - Principal Planning Associate
"Working for McCarthy Stone is a very fulfilling experience. The staff here are all empathetic and professional. Guiding people in purchasing an apartment, watching them settle in and make friends, and then watching them lead a happy and carefree retirement is very rewarding."
Caroline Craig-cordel - Sales Consultant
"I found it inspiring how working in McCarthy Stone gives you a chance to make so many people happier, every day. And what we do is so important to our homeowners In my marketing career before I couldn't dream about customers sharing their thoughts about my campaigns, but here it happens all the time."
Stan Smolyar - Head of Brand
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