McCarthy & Stone
Mobile Domestic and Lifestyle Assistant
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Mobile Domestic and Lifestyle Assistant
Mobile Domestic and Lifestyle Assistant – Erdington & Surrounding Area
The Vacancy
Due to our evolving care and lifestyle delivery, we are looking for passionate Mobile Domestic and Lifestyle Assistants to join our growing care team.
Location & Responsibilities
- Location: Erdington and surrounding area
- Essential: Valid full UK driving license and access to your own vehicle
- ** घAngel** – Travel expenses fully covered (mileage paid at 43p per mile)
Pay & Hours
- Hourly Rate: £12.85 p/h
- Hours: Up to 20 hours per week (rota basis covering mornings, evenings, alternate weekends, and bank holidays between 7am–10pm)
- Sponsorship: Not available
About the Role
This role combines domestic services and independent living support, working closely with Field Care Supervisors, House Managers and Registered Care Managers to deliver tailored services such as:
- Cleaning communal areas and homeowners’ apartments
- Laundry, shopping, and household tasks
- Companionship and wellbeing activities
- Mobile field-based position with travel required between developments
Key Responsibilities
1. Domestic Support
- Maintain communal areas to a high standard
- Assist homeowners with cleaning, shopping, and household tasks
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2. Social Support
- Arrange transport and accompany homeowners to appointments/activities
- Enhance wellbeing and social connections
Optional Additional Role
If additional support is available, you may also assist with:
- Personal care (daily activities, hygiene, medication assistance) (Note: This opens eligibility for Care & Support roles at £14.50 p/h + 43p mileage)
Qualifications & Skills
- Experience: Domestic/housekeeping preferred but not essential—full training provided for career changers
- Driving: Valid full UK license + access to a vehicle
- Attitude: Strong interpersonal skills, empathy, and time management
- Availability: Flexible rota including mornings, evenings, weekends, and bank holidays
Benefits
✅ Travel & mileage reimbursed ✅ Uniform and mobile phone provided ✅ Professional development (training for a Diploma in Health & Social Care; promotion to Senior Care Assistant possible) ✅ 28 days holiday (pro rata for part-timers; includes bank holidays) ✅ Lifestyle benefits:
- Life insurance
- Company pension
- Access to guest suites across UK developments
- Discounts on apartment purchases for employees/family ✅ Employee support:
- 24/7 Assist Programme (counselling, legal advice)
- Internal Mental Health First Aiders ✅ Staff referral scheme (up to £500 per successful referral)
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Why Join Us?
Make a meaningful daily impact supporting older adults. Join a vibrant team valued as a Great Place to Work that champions community and wellbeing.
Eligibility: UK-based applications only (no sponsorship available).
Apply Today if you’re a compassionate, proactive individual looking to make a difference with McCarthy Stone.
About Us
As the UK’s leading developer and manager of retirement communities, McCarthy Stone creates purpose-built homes for over 24,200 people across 545 developments. Our mission? Enhancing quality of life for older adults, fostering connection, recognition, and happiness. In 2020, we launched the McCarthy Stone Charitable Foundation to support vulnerable older people across the UK.
Acknowledged for our commitment to workplace culture (Great Place to Work® 2025, Wellbeing Champion), we value innovation, empathy, and employee reward. Come grow alongside us!
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