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Care Assistant

McCarthy & Stone
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Join McCarthy Stone as a Care Assistant – Make a Real Difference!

Care Assistant – One Location, Real Impact!

Oakhill Place, High View, Bedford, Bedfordshire

Part\-time ¦ 20 hours per week

£13\.26 \- £14\.56 per hour (enhanced pay for evenings \& weekends)

UK\-based applicants only. Sponsorship available.

Oakhill Place is made up of stylish one and two bedroom apartments exclusively for those over 70\. There is an on site bistro style restaurant, communal lounge and peaceful landscaped gardens.

Shift Pattern 8am till 4pm, 8am till 2pm on the weekend, 5pm till 9\.30pm

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:
  • £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 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.

\#LI\-GP1

As the UK’s leading developer and manager of retirement communities, we provide high quality homes to exacting specifications. As of November 2021, McCarthy Stone operates 475 developments across the UK for more than 20,000 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 2022 as well as making the Great Place to Work Wellbeing list!

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