McCarthy Stone

Care & Support Assistant

SG3 6EU

Key information

Pay
£14.12 to £15.42 an hour
Hours
Part-time
Contract
Permanent
Posted date
29 Sep 2026
Closing date
28 Oct 2026

About this role

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

Care Assistant – Lowe House, Knebworth - One Location, Real Impact!

Part-time | 16 hours per week

£14.12 - £15.42 per hour (enhanced pay for evenings & weekends)

UK-based applicants only. Sponsorship

notavailable.

Are you looking for a

rewarding care rolewhere all your clients are in one place—no travel between calls? Join McCarthy & Stone at our

Lowe House Development in

Knebworthand make a genuine difference every day.

Lowe Housethis gorgeous new

Retirement Living PLUS development comprises of retirement

apartments for the over 70’s.

You will be working a mix of early shifts, and late shifts, including alternate weekends.

Why You’ll Love the Role

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No Travel Required – Support residents in one central, modern location.

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Supportive Team – Join a dedicated, friendly care team on-site.

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Real Impact – Help older adults live independently and actively.

What You’ll Be Doing

  • Support 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, including supporting with personal care

What We Offer

  • £14.12 per hour, up to £15.42 per hour (depending on shifts)

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Fully paid training– Get qualified with funded Level 2 or 3 in Adult Care

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28 days paid holiday(pro-rata)

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Company pension & life insurance

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24/7 Employee Assistance Program– Mental health & wellbeing support

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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 Fo

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Experience

1+ year in a UK health and social care role preferred,

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Qualification

Level 2 QCF in Health and Social Care (Adults) is a plus, but not essential.

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Personality

Caring, dependable, and passionate about supporting older adults

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Location

Living within commuting distance of the development.

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.

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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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