Care Supervisor

McCarthy and Stone; Taunton; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading retirement community provider is seeking a Care Supervisor in Taunton to oversee the safety and wellbeing of residents. You will manage care teams, coordinate activities, and ensure high-quality service. Ideal candidates will possess experience in care and have the QCF Level 3 qualification. Competitive pay and benefits are offered, with a commitment to diversity and inclusion.

Benefits

Life insurance and company pension

Opportunities to stay in guest suites nationwide

Discounts on apartment purchases for employees

Management and leadership training

24/7 Employee Assistance Programme

Qualifications

• QCF Level 3 in Health and Social Care or equivalent experience.
• Warm, friendly, and capable of managing responsibilities.
• Adept at making positive differences to the wellbeing of older people.

Responsibilities

• Support management and smooth running of the community.
• Oversee Care and Support teams.
• Manage security and safety of residents.

Skills

Experience in care or support environment

Excellent care skills

Organised and self-motivated

Ability to coordinate activities

Interpersonal skills

Education

QCF Health and Social Care (Adults) Level 3

Job description

About the role

We are seeking a professional Care Supervisor to exemplify the high-quality customer standards that we are renowned for. This is a brilliant opportunity to support the management and smooth running of this thriving community of active and independent older people, ensuring they live their best lives in elegant private apartments within a beautiful setting, with the peace of mind of always having someone on hand to help if needed.

About you

• You will be a warm, friendly, organised, and self-motivated individual with experience of working in a care or support environment and excellent care skills.
• You will want to work in the Health and Social Care sector and preferably have a QCF Health and Social Care (Adults) Level 3 qualification, although consideration will be given to candidates with alternative qualifications and relevant experience.
• Keen to take on responsibility for managing the security of the development, looking after the safety and wellbeing of the homeowners, and overseeing the Care and Support teams.
• Able to coordinate and facilitate activities that strengthen the community spirit within the development.
• Driven to continually grow their skills, lead by example, and think on their feet.
• Able to make a positive difference to the wellbeing and happiness of older people.

If this role could be the perfect job for you, apply now! All applications will be reviewed promptly, and we reserve the right to appoint before the closing date. McCarthy Stone celebrates diversity and promotes equality and inclusion among our colleagues. We welcome applications from all backgrounds. Please note we do not offer sponsorship; only UK-based applications will be considered.

As the UK's leading developer and manager of retirement communities, we provide high-quality homes across the country. As of November 2021, McCarthy Stone operates 475 developments for over 20,000 residents. We are committed to championing the role, wellbeing, and happiness of older people, helping our customers enjoy a better later life. In late 2020, we launched the McCarthy Stone Charitable Foundation to support causes aiding older people in need across Britain. We are proud to be certified as a Great Place to Work 2022 and to have been listed on the Great Place to Work Wellbeing list.

Location and Details

McCarthy Stone is recruiting a Care Supervisor for our prestigious Ellisfields Court in Taunton, Somerset. Built in 2014, this Retirement Living Plus development features 58 apartments designed for those over 70, with excellent on-site facilities set within beautiful grounds.

Hourly rate: £14.51 for day shifts and £12.24 for sleeping night shifts. An additional £1 per hour is paid for hours worked from midnight Friday to midnight Sunday. The total hours per week are 32.87, including day and sleeping night shifts.

Day shifts vary between 08:45-16:30 and 16:15-09:30. Night shifts run from 21:30 to 09:00, with sleep-in duties between 23:00 and 07:00, providing emergency support to residents during that period.

Benefits

• Life insurance and company pension
• Opportunities to stay in guest suites across developments nationwide
• Discounts on apartment purchases for employees and immediate family
• Management and leadership training, along with support for professional qualifications
• 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme, including access to counsellors and legal advisors, and in-house Mental Health First Aiders