Location: Ossett, England, United Kingdom
Salary: £12.39 per hour
Job Type: Part-time
Employer: McCarthy Stone
Make a Real Difference at McCarthy Stone
Looking for a rewarding care role with no travel required? Join the team at Whittaker Grange in Ossett—a beautiful, modern development that offers a centralised work environment and supportive colleagues.
This is your opportunity to work where all your clients are in one place and make a real difference in their lives.
Position Details
Job Title: Care and Support Assistant
Contract Type: Permanent
Hours: 16 hours per week
Includes early and late shifts (as arranged with the manager)
Alternate weekends required
Pay: £12.39 per hour
Enhanced rates available for weekend and evening shifts
Setting: Whittaker Grange – a Retirement Living PLUS community for those aged 70 and above
Why You’ll Love Working Here
Beautiful Work Environment
A modern facility built with comfort and care in mind.
Supportive Team
Work alongside dedicated colleagues who truly care.
Comprehensive Benefits
Paid Training:
Full funding for Level 2 or Level 3 Adult Care qualifications (eligibility applies)Work-Life Balance:
28 days of paid holiday (pro-rated for part-time hours)Financial and Wellness Support:
Life insurance
Company pension
24/7 Employee Assistance Program (counselling, mental health support, and more)
Exclusive Employee Discounts:
McCarthy Stone apartments (for employees and immediate family)
Guest suites across UK developments
Gift cards for top brands and restaurants
Role Highlights
As a Care and Support Assistant, you will help residents live independently and actively by:
Performing light domestic duties
Coordinating resident activities
Assisting with appointments and shopping
Every day offers variety and the chance to make a genuine difference in residents’ lives.
About You
Location: Within commuting distance of Whittaker Grange
Experience:
Preferred: 1 year in a UK health and social care role
Advantageous: Level 2 QCF in Health and Social Care (Adults)
Qualities:
Warm, friendly, team-oriented, and dedicated to delivering exceptional service to older adults.
Why Work with McCarthy Stone?
We are proud to be certified as a Great Place to Work 2025 and recognised for our commitment to employee wellbeing.
This is more than a job—it’s a meaningful career where you can grow professionally while positively impacting the lives of older people.
Note: UK-based applicants only. Visa sponsorship is not available.
Applications are reviewed as they come in and may close early if the ideal candidate is found.
About McCarthy Stone
McCarthy Stone is the UK’s leading developer and manager of retirement communities, operating over 545 developments across the UK and serving 24,200+ residents as of January 2025.
We believe in improving the wellbeing, recognition, and quality of life for older people. Our McCarthy Stone Charitable Foundation, launched in 2020, supports causes across the UK that benefit seniors in need.
How to Apply
Visit the official McCarthy Stone website to apply.
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