Care Assistant
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Job Summary
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 Windsor House estate in Sheffield.. A beautiful modern development where you can work alongside supportive colleagues in a centralised environmentno travel required!
Position Details
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Hours: 20hours per week. (to be discussed with the manager)
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Pay: Starting at 13.26per hour with enhanced rates up to 14.56*depending on shifts during weekends and evenings.
Why Youll Love Working Here
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Beautiful Work Environment: Enjoy a modern facility designed for comfort and care.
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Supportive Team: Collaborate with dedicated colleagues who are passionate about making a difference.
Comprehensive Benefits:
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Paid Training: Earn while you learn with full funding for Level 2 or Level 3 Adult Care qualifications (eligibility applies).
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Work-Life Balance: Enjoy 28 days of paid holiday (prorated for part-time).
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Financial and Wellness Support: Access life insurance a company pension and a 24/7 Employee Assistance Program offering counselling mental health support and more.
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Exclusive Discounts: Benefit from discounts on McCarthy & Stone apartments for employees and immediate family opportunities to stay in guest suites across our UK developments and discounts on gift cards for top brands and restaurants.
Role Highlights
As a Care Assistant youll 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.
About You
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Location: Ideally located within commuting distance to our estate.
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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.
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Skills: Warm friendly and dedicated to exceptional service you thrive in a team environment and are eager to make a positive difference.
Why McCarthy & Stone
We are proud to be recognized as a Great Place to Work! This rewarding role offers career growth and the opportunity to make a meaningful difference in the lives of older adults.
Apply Today! 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.
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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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