McCarthy & Stone
Mobile Care Assistant
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The Vacancy
Due to our evolving care and lifestyle delivery, we are looking for passionate Mobile Care Assistants to join our growing care team.
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Location
Across Preston & Surrounding Areas – A valid full UK driving license and use of your own vehicle is essential to be considered for this role. Travel expenses covered; mileage paid at 43p per mile.
Working Details
- Hourly rate: £14.50 per hour
- + £0.30 extra per hour for working evening hours
- + £1.30 extra per hour for weekend hours
- Hours: Up to 20 hours per week on a rota basis (mornings, evenings, weekends)
Are you compassionate, proactive, and eager to make a difference in the lives of older adults? Join McCarthy & Stone as a Mobile Care Assistant and play a key role in enhancing the quality of life for our homeowners in our beautiful purpose-built developments.
About the Role
This is a dual role consisting of Personal Care and Domestic Services. You’ll work closely with the Field Care Supervisor, House Managers, and Registered Care Manager to deliver personalised care and lifestyle services, such as:
- Assisting with personal care (daily activities, hygiene, medication).
- Offering companionship and supporting wellbeing activities.
- Ensuring communal areas are cleaned regularly.
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This is a mobile field-based role focused on growing our care service, requiring travel between our developments.
Key Responsibilities
- Support Individual Homeowners:
- Provide personalised care, including help with daily activities, personal hygiene, and medication assistance.
- Domestic Support:
- Maintain communal areas to a high standard.
- Offer domestic support (cleaning, shopping, household management) for homeowners.
- Social Support:
- Assist homeowners with social activities, transport arrangements, and appointments.
What We’re Looking For
Skills & Experience
- Ideally, previous experience in a care environment with a Level 2 Health and Social Care qualification (training provided for career changers).
- Strong interpersonal skills, empathy, and time management.
- Domestic or housekeeping experience welcomed.
Essential Requirements
- Valid full UK driving license and personal vehicle required.
- Ability to work a rota, including early mornings, late nights, weekends, and bank holidays.
Why Join Us?
- Travel expenses covered (mileage paid at 43p/mile) & parking available.
- Uniform and mobile phone provided.
- Professional development: Training towards a Diploma in Health and Social Care, progress to Senior Care Assistant roles.
- 28 days holiday (including bank holidays) – prorated for part-time roles.
- Life insurance + Company pension.
- Guest suite accommodations across UK developments.
- Discounts on apartment purchases for employees/families.
- Management and leadership training.
- 24/7 Employee Assist Programme (counselling, legal advice & Mental Health First Aiders).
- Impactful work – make a meaningful difference in people’s lives daily.
- Bonus income via our staff referral scheme (up to £500 per referral).
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Apply today to join a team that values your contribution and offers a rewarding career path with McCarthy & Stone.
About Us
As the UK’s leading developer and manager of retirement communities, McCarthy & Stone provides high-quality homes (545+ developments) for over 24,000 residents.
We champion older adults’ wellbeing by supporting better later-life living—encouraging connection, recognition, and value. In 2020, we launched the McCarthy Stone Charitable Foundation, supporting UK-based causes for older people.
Certified as a Great Place to Work 2025 and listed on the Great Place to Work Wellbeing list, we prioritise employee satisfaction and community impact.
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