Care Assistant

Care Assistant – Overview

Join McCarthy & Stone as a Care Assistant – Make a Real Difference! Are you searching for a rewarding care role where all your clients are in one place? Join us at our Dutton Court estate, in Cheadle Hulme, Stockport, a beautiful, modern development where you can work alongside supportive colleagues in a centralised environment—no travel required!

• Hours:
  
  20 hours per week (to be discussed with the manager)
• Pay:
  Starting at £13.26 per hour, with enhanced rates up to £14.56 depending on shifts during weekends and evenings

As a Care 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.

• 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; thrive in a team environment and are eager to make a positive difference.

• Paid Training:
  Earn while you learn with full funding for Level 2 or Level 3 Adult Care qualifications (eligibility applies)
• Work-Life Balance: 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:
  Discounts on McCarthy & Stone apartments for employees and immediate family, guest suites across our UK developments, and gift cards for top brands and restaurants

We review applications as they come in and may close the position early for the right candidate. UK-based applicants only; sponsorship is not available.

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, and we help our customers have a better later life. We are proud to have been certified as a Great Place to Work 2025 and to have made the Great Place to Work Wellbeing list.