McCarthy Stone is recruiting a professional and compassionate Care Assistant to deliver high-quality, person-centred support within a premium retirement living environment. This role is ideal for individuals who are warm, friendly, and committed to providing exceptional service while working effectively as part of a supportive team.
The successful candidate will demonstrate a genuine passion for making a positive difference to the lives of older adults. A minimum of one year’s experience in a UK health and social care role is preferred, though not essential.
This is a part-time position of 16 hours per week, offering a rewarding opportunity with a trusted UK care provider.
Position: Care Assistant
Job Type: Part Time
Salary: £13.26 / hour
Location: Kent
The Vacancy
Are you searching for a rewarding care role where all your clients are in one place? McCarthy Stone are recruiting a Care Assistant to join us at our Eastry Place retirement living plus development, in Canterbury, Kent.
Hours: 16 hours per week, with potential evening and weekend shifts as arranged with the manager.
Hourly rate: £13.26 per hour, plus earn up to an additional £1.30 for working evening and weekend shifts.
Role Highlights:
As a Care Assistant, you’ll 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
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.
Skills:
- Warm, friendly, and dedicated to exceptional service, you thrive in a team environment and are eager to make a positive difference.
Comprehensive Benefits:
- Paid Training: Earn while you learn with full funding for Level 2 or Level 3 Adult Care qualifications (eligibility applies).
- Work-Life Balance: Enjoy 28 days of paid holiday (prorated for part-time).
- Financial and Wellness Support: Access life insurance, a company pension, and a 24/7 Employee Assistance Program offering counselling, mental health support, and more.
- 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.
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.
About Us
As the UK’s 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 24,200 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 2025 as well as making the Great Place to Work Wellbeing list!
Application Process
Application Deadline
January 5th, 2026