Care Assistant

Posting date13 October 2026

Closing date11/11/2026 23:59:00

Salary£13.26 to £13.26 per hour, Competitive

LocationLichfield, WS13 6JB

CompanyMcCarthy Stone

Job typePERMANENT

HoursPart Time

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



Care Assistant –
Stowe Place - Lichfield, Staffordshire - One Location, Real Impact!




Part-time - 20 hours per week

£13.26 per hour (enhanced pay for evenings & weekends)

UK-based applicants only. Sponsorship
notavailable.


Are you looking for a
rewarding care role where all your clients are in one place—no travel between calls? Join
McCarthy & Stone at our
Stowe Place development in Lichfield, Staffordshire and make a genuine difference every day.




Why You’ll Love This Role:




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


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


  • Real Impact – Help older adults live independently and actively.


What You’ll Be Doing:



  • Supporting 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


What We Offer:




  • £13.26 - £14.56 per hour (depending on shifts)


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


  • 28 days paid holiday (pro-rata)


  • Company pension & life insurance


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


  • 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 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.


  • 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.






About Us


As the UK’s leading developer and manager of retirement communities, we provide high quality homes to exacting specifications. 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 2026 as well as making the Great Place to Work for Development and Wellbeing list!





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