Care & Support Assistant
Job Location:
Chelmsford - UK
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Job Summary
Join McCarthy Stone as a Care Assistant Make a Real Difference!
Care Assistant One Location Real Impact!
Miami House Princes Road Chelmsford
Part-time 16 hours per week
13.26 - 14.56 per hour (enhanced pay for evenings & weekends)
UK-based applicants only. Sponsorship not available.
Miami House comprises of 58 stylish one and two bedroom apartments exclusively for those over 70. There is an on site bistro style restaurant salon communal lounge and landscaped gardens.
You will be working a mix of early shifts and late shifts including alternate weekends.
Why Youll 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 Youll 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:
- Staff discounts on McCarthy Stone apartments
- Discounted gift cards and dining
- Access to guest suites in our UK developments
Who Were 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
Were 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.
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About Us
As the UKs 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 24200 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 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. Its 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 its 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. Ive had the opportunity to work on some exciting projects its 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 couldnt 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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About Company
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