Bonus
Receive a £500 bonus when you pass probation.
Location
Across Chester & Surrounding areas – A valid full UK driving licence and use of your own vehicle is essential to be considered for this role. 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
Up to 35 hours per week on a rota basis including mornings, evenings and alternate weekends anytime between 7am to 10pm.
About the Role
This is a dual role consisting of Personal Care and Domestic Services. You’ll work closely with the Field Care Supervisor, House Managers and Care Performance Manager to deliver personal bespoke care and lifestyle services, including assisting with personal care, household tasks and offering companionship and supporting wellbeing activities. There is an expectation to ensure communal areas are cleaned regularly too. This is a mobile field‑based role to grow our care service so there is a requirement to travel between our developments and parking will be available at each site.
Key Responsibilities
* Support Individual Homeowners: provide personalised care, including help with daily activities, personal hygiene and medication assistance. Also offer domestic support such as cleaning, shopping and managing household tasks.
* Domestic: maintain communal areas within our developments to a high standard, ensuring a clean, tidy and welcoming environment for all homeowners.
* Social Support: assist homeowners with social activities, transport arrangements and attending appointments, enhancing their overall well‑being and social connections.
What We’re Looking For
* Skills & Experience: ideally you will have previous experience in a care environment with a level 2 health and social care qualification. Full training is available for anyone looking for a career change. You must have strong interpersonal skills, empathy and the ability to manage your time effectively.
* Driving Licence: a valid full UK driving licence is required, along with willingness to travel between developments.
* Flexibility: ability to work on a rota basis that includes early mornings, late evenings and alternate weekends.
Why Join Us
* Travel expenses covered: use your personal car for work with all travel expenses fully reimbursed and parking available on site. Mileage is paid at 43p per mile.
* Uniform and mobile phone provided.
* Professional development: training opportunities including the chance to work towards a Diploma in Health and Social Care and to progress to a senior care assistant role if of interest.
* Up to 28 days holiday inclusive of bank holidays (pro‑rata if part‑time hours).
* Life insurance and company pension.
* Opportunities to stay in our guest suites across all developments UK wide.
* Discounts on apartment purchases for employees and immediate family.
* Management and leadership training and support with professional qualifications.
* 24/7 access to an Employee Assist Programme and in‑house Mental Health First Aiders.
* Impactful work: enjoy the satisfaction of making a meaningful difference in the lives of older adults every day.
* Opportunity to earn extra income from a staff referral scheme (up to £500 per referral).
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 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!
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