Job Description
Join McCarthy Stone as a Care Assistant – Make a Real Difference!
Care Assistant – One Location, Real Impact!
Lowe House, London Road, Knebworth, Hertfordshire
Part-time | 16 hours per week
£14.12 - £15.42 per hour (enhanced pay for evenings & weekends)
UK-based applicants only. Sponsorship not available.
You will be working a mix of early shifts, and late shifts including alternate weekends.
Why You’ll 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 You’ll 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:
- £14.12 - £15.42 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 We’re 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?
We’re 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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We’re McCarthy Stone, the UK’s leading developer and manager of retirement communities, and we believe later life should be full of possibilities.
We create award-winning homes and provide high-quality care and support, helping more than 25,000 older people across the UK thrive.
We’re a nationwide brand with opportunities across many roles: construction, sales, care, house management and professional services. And whatever you do here, you’ll be at the heart of it.
We build communities that people love to live in and love to work at. If you pride in doing work with purpose and want a role where every day is different, then you’ll feel right at home here.
Care in mind. McCarthy Stone at heart.